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Radio Observer's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1941 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X004-5215

First issued in 1941, the Radio Operator (air) or Radio Observer’s Flying Badge, was worn by aircrew who operated the brand-new Radio Detection equipment being fitted to aircraft. This would soon be known by its American term of Radar.

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Pilot's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1920 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 78/U/1176

This qualification badge, commonly referred to as ‘Wings’, is awarded to individuals who have completed their pilot training and remains the most coveted badge in the Royal Air Force.

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Meteorological Observer's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1945 Pattern, Working Pattern Example

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X008-7013

Meteorological Air Observers had been carried in Coastal Command aircraft from 1943 but it took two years before they were issued with their own Flying Badge under Air Ministry Order A 409/45.

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Engineer's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1942 Pattern of Flying Officer Vivian Allen William Rosewarne

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 81/U/882

In 1942, the aircrew position of Engineer was introduced. Their role was to monitor the engine and fuel systems while aiding the pilot in their flying duties.

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Pilot's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1920 Pattern of Fg Off N H Brown

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 83/U/736

This qualification badge, commonly referred to as ‘Wings’, is awarded to individuals who have completed their pilot training and remains the most coveted badge in the Royal Air Force.

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Air Gunner's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1939 Pattern of Warrant Officer William Botsford Runner

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1992/0017/U

In 1939 Air Gunners became the first aircrew trade to receive a new style of flying badge. This single winged brevet mirrored the style of the earlier Observer’s badge.

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Pilot's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1920 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 78/U/1175

This qualification badge, commonly referred to as ‘Wings’, is awarded to individuals who have completed their pilot training and remains the most coveted badge in the Royal Air Force.

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Pilot's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1920 Pattern of Fg Off Arthur Edward Binham

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 84/U/693

This qualification badge, commonly referred to as ‘Wings’, is awarded to individuals who have completed their pilot training and remains the most coveted badge in the Royal Air Force.

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Notes for the information of candidates for commissions in the Auxiliary Air Force

Library, In Storage, X004-2809

Air Ministry Pamphlet providing information for prospective candidates looking to earn commissions in the Auxiliary Air Force. Air Ministry Pamphlet 1, 9th Edition, January 1939.

Printed page introducing the content of the Air Ministry Pamphlet concerning commissions in the Auxiliary Airforce, Crown ©

Observer's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1918 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 73/U/664

First introduced to the Royal Flying Corps in 1915 the Observer’s Badge was worn by aircrew who were not pilots but undertook a range of flying duties.

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