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Jigsaw Puzzle of H2S Display
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 73/K/552
By assembling jigsaw puzzles like this one of Oslo Fjord in Norway, RAF navigators learned to recognise places from the way they were displayed on H2S ground mapping radar screens.
Desert DPM Combat Hat
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-1135
Desert Disruptive Pattern Material (DPM) was quickly rushed into production when British forces were sent to the Arabian Gulf ahead of the 1991 Gulf War.
Aircrew Helmet Mk 10
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1996/0412/U
The Aircrew Lightweight Protective Helmet Assembly (ALPHA) is made by Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd.
US Air Force Flying Helmet Type P-4A
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-4422
Squadron Leader Maurice Morley wore this flying helmet during his exchange posting to the US Air Force (USAF) in the late 1950s, during which he flew F-102A Delta Dagger interceptors.
Combat Helmet of a Vehicle Crewman
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1996/0437/U
The RAF has operated armoured fighting vehicles in a number of roles and conflicts.
Distinguished Flying Cross of Flight Lieutenant John Hunter Coghlan
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 79/D/1932
John Coghlan was a successful fighter pilot during the early days of the Second World War and destroyed at least six German aircraft. The citation for his DFC, awarded during the Battle of Britain on 30 July 1940, stated ‘at all times he has shown the greatest initiative and courage …’.
Poland Uniform Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 74/U/115
During the Second World War individuals from many Allied and Commonwealth nations joined the RAF. To acknowledge this multi-national support, uniform badges denoting the individuals' country of origin were authorised for wear.
Chequered Hat Band, RAF Cosford
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 73/U/1014
Boy Entrants wore a chequered hat band as part of their uniform. The colours of the hat band displayed, known as 'rhubarb and custard', were unique to RAF Cosford, which was one of the principal Boy Entrant training stations.
Field Service Cap of an Officer
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1990/1135/U
After major uniform reforms in 1972, the Field Service cap was retained as an alternative to the beret or Service Dress cap that was worn with No. 2 Working Dress Uniform.
Royal Air Force College Cranwell, Golden Eagle Flight, 1971
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X004-8565
Golden Eagle Flight was set up at RAF College Cranwell to supervise the flying training of Flight Lieutenant The Prince of Wales – now HM King Charles III.
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