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General Service Combat Helmet Mark 6A
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-6263
During 2006, while UK forces were serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, an improved version of the Mk 6 helmet was introduced. This offered better ballistic protection and was recognisable by the change from a green to a black helmet shell.
Flying Helmet
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1993/0408/U
As communications devices became more common in aircraft, the 1930 Pattern helmet was introduced offering a range of fittings which could be added to the basic leather cap.
Slouch Hat
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 85/U/333
Although the Iraqi Levies had been wearing a similar hat since the 1920s, it was 1942 before the slouch hat became a standard issue item in the British military.
Gloves of an Officer
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-3579
With the adoption of the blue grey uniform in 1919 the colour of the Service Dress gloves remained brown as a reminder of the RAF's origins with the Royal Flying Corps.
Pattern Badge of a Wireless Operator
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X003-4433
In 1918, Wireless Operators became the first trade in the RAF to receive a specialist badge. Today it is known as the Telecommunications badge and is worn on the Service Dress uniform of Other Ranks employed in the Radio Engineering Trade.
Air Force Department Fire Service Helmet
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 73/U/535
The Air Force Department Fire Service provided fire protection on RAF sites. It used both Air Force and civilian personnel. The black colour identified the wearer as a standard firefighter.
Letter Head Printing Die
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 74/T/1275
For many people today, work is centred around a constant avalanche of emails. In the past, communication took the form of letters and memos.
Air Defence Corps Cadet Cap Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 72/U/1295
Formed in 1938 as the youth wing of the Air League of the British Empire, the Air Defence Cadet Corps was taken under RAF control in 1941, becoming the Air Training Corps.
PR-24 Baton
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-6267
After the 2003 invasion of Iraq, UK forces including RAF personnel found themselves having to deal with growing civil unrest.
RAF Flying Badge of an Air Gunner
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 74/U/816
During the late 1930s an aircrew brevet for Air Gunners was introduced resembling the Observer's badge worn by other non-pilot aircrew.
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