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Helmet of a Tactical Aircraft Refueller
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-1088
This close-fitting helmet enables the wearing of ear defenders, essential during tactical refuelling which involves keeping an aircraft's engines running.
Control Column Grip
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1987/1430/A
Spade shaped control column tops were a common feature of British aircraft designs from the 1920s right through to the 1950s.
Flying Belt Release Buckle
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1993/0249/A
A Sutton harness, or Harness Type A as it was officially known by the RAF, was the standard way of securing a pilot to their seat up until the 1950s. It consisted of four canvas straps with large metal eyelets through which this buckle was passed.
Full and Mess Dress Cap of an Officer
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 67/U/255
Although it was replaced by the Full Dress helmet in 1921, this style of cap was retained for mess dress until 1934 when the standard officer's cap was substituted in its place.
Aircrew Helmet Mark 3A
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1992/0180/U
The Mk 3A and 3B helmets used the helmet shell of the Mk 2 and the visor track of the Mk 1A. They were originally supposed to be worn on aircraft without ejection seats but this restriction appears to have been overturned or widely ignored.
Full Dress Helmet of an Officer
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 71/U/1185
Worn on ceremonial occasions, the Full Dress helmet was expensive, uncomfortable to wear and likened by some to a baboon's bottom. The end of its use, in 1939, was welcomed by many officers.
Field Service Cap of Other Ranks
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 70/U/1244
A major change to the Other Ranks uniform took place in 1936. Shirts, ties and open necked jackets replaced tunics that closed to the neck.
Railway Ticket, RAF Henlow
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 84/C/723
Many RAF stations had, and still do have, attendant railway stations offering a connection to the wider world.
Douglas Protractor
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 70/I/458
This square protractor has its origins in marine navigation but has proved equally useful for use with aeronautical charts as nautical ones.
Flying Helmet Type B
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 77/U/636
Similar in shape to the 1930 Pattern flying helmet, the most recognisable feature of the Type B was the large zipped covers housing the telephone receivers.
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