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Defence of Great Britain against air attack: Handbook for plotters at an observer centre

Library, In Storage, R009787

At the start of the Second World War the UK had a highly developed air defence network which was dependent on information gathering and dissemination. Providing commanders with timely intelligence with which to make decisions and deploy their forces accordingly.

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No. 1 1920 Pattern Officer’s Jacket of Baron Newall of Clifton

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 66/U/244

This No. 1 Dress jacket is part of a uniform worn by Baron Newall for ceremonies and other special events after he had retired.

Single-breasted navy blue jacket with gold buttons and detailing, a fabric belt, four pockets and decoration on the left ches, RAF Museum

Women's Auxiliary Air Force Uniform of Avis Hearn

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 72/U/760

In addition to her rank and wireless operator's trade badges, Flight Sergeant Avis Hearn's Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) tunic also carries the ribbon of the Military Medal.

Blue-grey lady's military-style jacket with stripes and badges on the sleeves with earphones and microphone hung around the c, RAF Museum

Microtelephone Assembly Type 1

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 67/R/720

In addition to her rank and wireless operator's trade badges, Flight Sergeant Avis Hearn's Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) tunic also carries the ribbon of the Military Medal.

Blue-grey lady's military-style jacket with stripes and badges on the sleeves with earphones and microphone hung around the c, RAF Museum

Cane Swagger Stick

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 66/U/920

During the 1920s and 1930s a cane swagger stick like this example formed part of an airman's kit.

Wooden cane with silver top and brass ferrule, RAF Museum

Gosport Tubes

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 66/R/828

The Gosport System of flying instruction, developed by Robert Smith-Barry during the First World War, revolutionised flying training and became the basic model used throughout the world.

Tubes and hearing pieces resembling a stethoscope, RAF Museum

WRAF Other Ranks, Canvas Gaiter, Black, Pattern 1919

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 66/U/872

Knee length, side lacing black cotton canvas gaiter with leather buckled strap at the top and a buckled footstrap.

Knee length, side lacing black cotton canvas gaiter with leather buckled strap at the top and a buckled footstrap., RAF Museum

55 Company RASC Commemorative Plaque

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 74/Y/470

The Royal Army Service Corps was the logistical transport arm of the British Army. Since 1944 its members served in RAF transport aircraft as Air Dispatchers delivering air-dropped supplies to British troops. In 1993, it became part of the Royal Logistic Corps.

Wooden shield-shaped plaque with blue and red badge featuring an aircraft, RAF flying wings and a sword, RAF Museum

Fairey Tales: A journal devoted to the interests and entertainments of the workers of the Fairey Aviation Co. Ltd

Library, In Storage, X008-9587

Volume 1, Number 3 of the periodical Fairey Tales produced by the Fairey Aviation Company. Published July 1918. Fairey were an aircraft manufacturer based in Hayes, Middlesex.

Fairey Aviation Company periodical, RAFM

Telegram stating that Sergeant Harold Ellison is believed to have been killed in action, 22 July 1944

Archives, London, Hangar Five, X002-5788/002/020

The Air Ministry used telegrams to communicate with the relatives of missing personnel.

sheet of paper titled 'Post Office Telegram' with crown cypher at top and typescript text in capitals, Crown

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