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Medical Services Collar Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 69/U/211
The winged staff and entwined serpents of the Caduceus of Mercury is worn by members of the Medical Branch and the Princes Mary's RAF Nursing Service.
RAF Standard Pensioner Recruiter Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1987/1214/U
For those who choose the RAF as a career, their journey will start at a recruiting office. Here the experienced staff will conduct tests and interviews and discuss options with the prospective candidate.
Princess Mary's RAF Nursing Service Service Dress Hat
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 68/U/634
In the 1950s, in tropical countries, the blue grey Service Dress and black hat of the Princess Mary's RAF Nursing Service was replaced with an all-white uniform including a white felt hat.
Flying Helmet Type D
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 79/U/448
The Type D was the standard helmet issued in tropical climates during the 1940s. It followed the pattern of the Type C helmet but substituted cotton drill for leather and added a neck flap.
Service Dress Cap of a Group Captain in the Polish Air Force in the UK
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1986/0217/U
During the Second World War people from many occupied countries served with the RAF. In 1941 Polish personnel, who made up the largest Allied contingent, negotiated a level of independence which saw them adopt a variation of existing RAF uniform.
The Gold Donkey Star
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X001-3908
There is a long tradition of mascots associated with RAF training establishments. The first official mascot was a goat by the name of Lewis who transferred from the army to join the permanent staff of RAF Halton in 1944.
Civil Air Guard Field Service Cap
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 84/U/340
Open to both men and women, the Civil Air Guard was an organisation which offered members subsidised flying training on the understanding that, in a national emergency, they would serve in an auxiliary role.
Pilot's Wings
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 71/U/435
This badge is one of the most coveted in the world. The granting of pilot's wings signifies you have become a pilot in the RAF. The RAF badge closely follows the pattern of the Royal Flying Corps badge first approved by King George V in 1913.
Gecko Marine Safety Helmet Mark X
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X008-4494
This safety helmet was worn by individuals taking part in search and rescue drills. This involves putting on an immersion suit and lifejacket, stepping off a launch and floating around in the sea waiting for the rescue helicopter to winch you aboard.
Wand of an Aircraft Marshal
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 82/I/329
Ensuring the safe movement of aircraft, a marshal uses a series of hand signals to guide crews in restricted areas. In poor light conditions, illuminated batons are used.
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