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Window Bundle
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 78/R/302
The modern day equivalent is known by the American code name Chaff.
Service Dress Hat of Princess Mary's RAF Nursing Service Other Ranks
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X003-9406
Other Ranks were introduced to the Princess Mary's RAF Nursing Service during 1956. Their Service Dress hat resembles the tricorn initially issued to the RAF Nursing Service in 1918 but is fashioned out of RAF blue grey material rather than the black felt of the older design.
Dining Knife
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 71/Z/258
On joining the RAF you would be issued with a number of essential items. This would have included set of eating irons consisting of a knife, fork and spoon.
RAF Trade Physical Training Instructor Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-4509
The badge of the Physical Training Instructor depicts three arms wielding Indian Clubs.
Princess Mary's RAF Nursing Service Tropical Helmet
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 66/U/185
In the 1920s, the majority of the RAF Squadrons were deployed overseas. 1922 saw the first overseas posting by the RAF Nursing Service when ten Sisters, suitably equipped with tropical helmets, were posted to Baghdad.
Evening Bag
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-5050
Wives and sweethearts of serving personnel often wear an item of clothing or jewellery decorated with, or in the shape of, RAF wings to show they have someone dear to them in the service.
Beret of an Officer
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 85/U/712
Berets were introduced into service by the RAF Regiment in 1943. They were produced in this knitted form and in barathea fabric.
Service Dress Cap of Women's Royal Air Force Other Ranks
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 66/U/305
Cut to the same pattern as the cap issued with the initial khaki uniform, WRAF personnel were issued with a pale blue uniform for home dress.
Powdered Egg
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1993/0631/G
Two thirds of the food consumed in the UK during the Second World War had to be imported by sea. Safeguarding this maritime lifeline became a vital task for the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force.
RAF Loadmaster Flying Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1986/0777/U
Aircrew who are not pilots wear a badge with a single wing. This is a badge for a Loadmaster who would be responsible for the loading of transport aircraft and helicopters.
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