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Aircrew Helmet Mark 1

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 66/U/1166

The first of the RAF's resin-bonded protective helmets which quickly gained the nickname 'Bone-Dome'.

Glossy silver hard-shell protective crash helmet, © RAF Museum

Hand Stamp

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 71/T/420

Like any organisation the RAF has to deal with a lot of administration. This hand stamp was used in the Air Ministry to mark the approval of a specific department.

Metal stamp with wooden handle, © RAF Museum

Unit Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-8522

One view of an Armourer or plumber, as they are known, is that they are multi-skilled individuals ready to turn their hand to whatever task they are confronted with.

Circular cloth badge with cartoon Neanderthal man holding a bomb and a hammer, labelled Plumber, © RAF Museum

Steel Helmet Mark II

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 78/U/848

This helmet was the standard 'Tommy' issue used by British and Commonwealth troops during the First and Second World Wars.

Hard steel domed helmet with short brim and fabric chinstrap, © RAF Museum

Air Training Corps Brassard

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 82/U/632

A brassard, worn on the right arm, displays the cadet's squadron number, rank classification and any additional achievements. This Leading Cadet has been awarded their ATC Marksman's Badge.

Grey cloth arm band with badges, © RAF Museum

Air Training Corps Field Service Cap

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1990/1182/U

The Air Training Corps is a cadet organisation open to anyone between the ages of 12 and 20 years with an interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.

Blue grey fabric cap with two metal buttons at front and metal eagle badge on left side, © 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

Flying Helmet Type C

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1996/0433/U

The Type C first appeared in 1941 and became the standard RAF flying helmet for most of the Second World War. In 1944 the design was altered slightly with the addition of an elasticated chin strap and by channelling, the headphone leads to the rear of the helmet.

Soft brown leather helmet with neck strap and black rubber headphone holders, © RAF Museum

Service Dress Cap of a Field Officer

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 82/U/464

When the RAF formed in 1918 the field uniform closely followed those used by the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service.

Khaki fabric peaked cap with cloth band and crown, eagle and palm leaf badge, © RAF Museum

RAF Officer's 1948 pattern No.2 uniform of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X008-7072

The Royal Family are active in their support for and service of the UK's Armed Forces. This uniform was worn by His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, and displays the rank of Marshal of the Royal Air Force.

Duke of Edinburgh's RAF Officer's 1948 pattern No.2 Jacket., © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan