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Engineer's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1942 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 82/U/687

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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Indicator Unit, Type 6 (10QB/5) Air to Surface Vessel Radar Mk I

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 75/R/930

In 1940, Air to Surface Vessel (ASV) Radar became one of the earliest operational, radio direction finding devices fitted to an aircraft. This indicator unit was the first model used with this type of Radar.

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Observer's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1938 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1987/0727/U

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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Bristol Sycamore HR.14 (XG538) in flight, 15 February 1956

Photographs, In Storage, P100112

The prototype Bristol 171 first flew on 24 July 1947. The type was selected for the RAF as the Bristol Sycamore for anti-submarine and search and rescue operations.

A camouflaged helicopter in flight, Royal Air Force Museum, Charles Brown Collection

GEE-H, Type 157 Indicator

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X003-1409

By 1944, the GEE-H navigational aid provided bomber aircraft the ability to bomb accurately at night or through cloud, greatly improving the effectiveness of Allied air power.

GEE-H, Type 157 Indicator | X003-1409, Royal Air Force Museum

Pilot's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1954 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X004-3595

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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Parachute Jump Instructor’s Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1945 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X004-5227

RAF Parachute Jump Instructors train members of all branches of the British Armed Forces. In 1945, they were classified as honorary aircrew members wearing the first brevet to display a symbol rather than a letter.

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Navigator's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1942 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X004-5220

During 1942, the role of the Observer was abolished being replaced by the separate roles of Navigator and Bomb Aimer, (also known as Air Bomber) each with their distinct flying badge.

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Art Needlework by Penelope Embroidery Kit, RAF Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1940, In Storage, 1996/0274/Y

This needlework kit includes all the materials required to complete an embroidered Royal Air Force Badge, including traced fabric, needles, coloured cotton thread, and an instructional chart.

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Pilot's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1920 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 81/U/1316

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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