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Tapestry depicting a Handley Page Heyford

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1996/0229/C

Hand embroidered coloured tapestry depicting an RAF Handley Page Heyford aircraft flying in the clouds

Hand embroidered coloured tapestry depicting an RAF Handley Page Heyford aircraft flying in the clouds, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Tapestry depicting seven RAF squadron badges

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1996/0256/C

Hand embroidered coloured tapestry depicting the badges of No. 6, 14, 23, 32, 41, 111, 208 Squadrons.

Hand embroidered coloured tapestry depicting seven RAF squadron badges, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Tapestry depicting a Sopwith Camel

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1996/0225/C

Hand embroidered coloured tapestry depicting an RFC Sopwith Camel aircraft flying over a wooded scene with a church tower in the background.

Hand embroidered coloured tapestry depicting an RFC Sopwith Camel aircraft flying over a wooded scene with a church tower., RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Hand embroidered tapestry with 1948-1957 in yellow

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1996/0252/C

One of a series of tapestries embroidered by members of the Women's Royal Air Force in their free time as a tribute to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the RAF.

Hand embroidered tapestry with 1948-1957 in yellow | 1996/0252/C, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Tapestry depicting a Handley Page Hastings

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1996/0242/C

Hand embroidered coloured tapestry depicting an RAF Handley Page Hastings aircraft flying in the clouds above a patchwork of fields.

tapestry depicting an RAF Handley Page Hastings aircraft flying in the clouds above a patchwork of fields., RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Hand embroidered tapestry with 1938-1947 in yellow

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1996/0251/C

One of a series of tapestries embroidered by members of the Women's Royal Air Force in their free time as a tribute to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the RAF.

Wooden framed, rectangular hand embroidered blue coloured tapestry with 1938-1947 in yellow., RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Tapestry depicting three Westland Wapiti aircraft

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1996/0230/C

Hand embroidered coloured tapestry depicting three RAF Westland Wapiti aircraft flying in formation in the clouds.

Hand embroidered coloured tapestry depicting three RAF Westland Wapiti aircraft flying in formation in the clouds, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Recorded interview with Senior Aircraftsman George Edward Woodley, 9 March 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6794/005

George Woodley completed RAF national service as a teleprinter operator at RAF Tern Hill and HQ Flying Training Command. He describes his work and gives his views on national service.

Image pending

Recorded interview with Air Commodore Cynthia Fowler, 22 October 2012

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6733

Air Commodore Cynthia Fowler served in various administrative and leadership roles including deputy director of the Womens’ Royal Air Force and director of recruiting as women took on more roles.

Image pending

Cap of a Women's Royal Air Force Cook

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 76/U/1838

In 1949 the Women's Auxiliary Air Force became the Women's Royal Air Force. About 80% of RAF trades were open to women including driving, ground signalling, clerical work and, in the case of the wearer of this item, catering.

White 'Pie-crust' shaped fabric hat, © RAF Museum