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Gloves of an Officer

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-3578

With the adoption of the blue grey uniform in 1919 the colour of the Service Dress gloves remained brown as a reminder of the RAF's origins with the Royal Flying Corps.

Pair of brown leather gloves, © RAF Museum

Aircrew Helmet Mark 4A

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1996/0427/U

Introduced during the early 1980s, the Mk 4 series was used widely.

Dark green hard-shell helmet with eye visor covered in dark material and metal microphone arm, © RAF Museum

Service Dress Cap of a Chaplain

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 68/U/131

Chaplains wear the same blue grey service dress cap as other RAF officers but the eagle and laurel badge is replaced by the winged cross of the RAF Chaplaincy.

Blue grey fabric peaked cap with decorative cloth band and strap and winged badge at front, © RAF Museum

Beret of Other Ranks

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 80/U/1399

In 1948 the beret replaced the Field Service cap as the standard headgear for No. 2 Working Dress uniform.

Blue grey beret with RAF badge at front, © RAF Museum

Badge of an Aerial Gunner

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 77/U/434

During the 1920s ground tradesmen could volunteer to serve as air gunners. This was an extra duty over and above their usual job. Along with extra flying pay these skilled tradesmen were entitled to wear a winged bullet badge on their right sleeve.

Triangular cloth badge with metal winged bullet, © RAF Museum

Mountain Climbing Helmet

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 73/U/463

The RAF Mountain Rescue Service can trace its origins back to a unit established during 1942 which was trained and equipped to reach crash sites in the Welsh mountains. While its original purpose was to recover military personnel, the Mountain Rescue Service has spent most of its operational life providing aid to civilians.

Bright blue brimless hard crash helmet with nylon chinstraps, © RAF Museum

Cap of Ground Crewman

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 74/U/143

Ski-style caps have been used by the RAF for a number of roles. This example was issued to ground personnel deployed in the field.

Soft beige cotton cap with long stitched peak, © RAF Museum

RAF Central Band Full Dress Helmet

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X003-6842

This busby-style of headdress replaced the peaked caps of the RAF Central Band in 1977.

Black fur cylindrical helmet, and bristle plume at front above gold embroidered badge and golden fabric strap, © RAF Museum

Webbing Belt

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1987/1957/U

This canvas webbing belt has been blancoed white. While white webbing was normally reserved for special occasions it also formed part of the standard uniform of the RAF Police.

White cloth belt with brass buckles, © RAF Museum

Unit Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-6286

The Groundcrew for No. 20 Squadron have taken the elements of an eagle and rising sun from the squadron's crest to create their own badge.

Triangular cloth badge with central cartoon motif, inscribed Start It, Finish It, © RAF Museum