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Medal Bar of Group Captain John Alexander Kent

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 1988/0713/D

Group Captain ‘Johnny’ Kent was one of the most decorated Spitfire pilots of the Second World War. His tally was 12 enemy aircraft destroyed, three probable, two damaged and one destroyed on the ground.

Medal Bar of Group Captain John Alexander Kent, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Pathfinder Force badge of Wing Commander Raymond Hilton

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 1993/0281/U

Pathfinder crews identified and marked targets for the main bomber stream of aircraft. These crews underwent additional training and were expected to complete one Tour of 45 operations. A qualified Pathfinder was allowed to wear the coveted eagle badge over his left breast pocket.

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Hazard Warning Flag

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1945, London, Hangar Five, X002-7592

Warning flags were used to mark the locations of unexploded bombs and other possible hazards.

Red rectangular flag on a wooden stick, © RAF Museum