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Study for the Lightning by Humphrey Ocean, graphite on paper

Fine Art, London, Art Gallery, Hangar Three, FA00917

‘The project spanned two years, beginning in January 1987 after the Museum’s then Curator of Art, the late Tony Harold, got in touch. He had liked my painting Lord Volvo and His Estate (1982, Wolverhampton Art Gallery) and thought about how I might translate my treatment of the automobile and men into depicting RAF aircraft and crew.

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Medal Bar of Squadron Leader Clifford Percival Rudland

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1990/1243/D

Clifford Rudland served with No. 263 Squadron from 1940–1942, flying Westland Whirlwinds and Hurricanes. In 1941 he destroyed two Messerschmitt Me 109s in the air and damaged a Junkers Ju 87 on the ground during a sortie in France.

Six medals on individual ribbons with different stripe patterns in multiple colours, © RAF Museum

Multi-Terrain Pattern RAF Rank Slide

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X006-5974

From the 1990s rank on combat clothing was displayed on a slide attached to the centre of the chest.

Rectangular camouflage badge with three beige stripes, © RAF Museum

Night Fighter Operational Flying Clasp (Gold)

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X004-0867

The Luftwaffe introduced flying clasps as a way of acknowledging an aircrew’s operational experience. A bronze clasp represented 20 operational flights, silver 60 and gold 110.

Night Fighter Operational Flying Clasp (Gold) | X004-0867, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Avro Anson XIX Series 1 (G-AHXM) of the Sperry Gyroscope Company in flight, 1951

Photographs, In Storage, P100014

Avro Anson XIX Series 1 (G-AHXM) of the Sperry Gyroscope Company , 1951.

Blue twin-engined monoplane in flight

Study for Bristol Aeroplane Company, Corsham: General View by Olga Lehmann, graphite, watercolour and ink on paper

Fine Art, In Storage, FA01369

A versatile painter, illustrator and designer, Olga Lehmann was one of few wartime artists who received steady commissions outside of the Official War Artists’ scheme.

Study for the Bristol Aeroplane Company, Corsham: General View, by Olga Lehmann, graphite, watercolour and ink on paper, The artist's estate / RAF Museum

Dog Lead

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 83/U/440

The RAF Police have used dogs in the protection of airfields and military installations since 1945. RAF police dogs are trained in two distinct roles, either patrol and guarding or as specialist search dogs. The dogs have their own RAF service numbers and non-commissioned ranks. This sometimes means that the dog will outrank its handler.

Jute dog lead with leather bindings, © RAF Museum

Dining Spoon

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 71/Z/259

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.

Metal knife and silver plate spoon, © RAF Museum

Flying Clothes of a Typhoon Pilot

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Six, X006-0087

The flying clothing worn by Typhoon pilots is designed to provide protection during flight, prevent injury if they have to eject and help them survive until rescued.

Mannequin dressed in green jacket and trousers, white helmet, breathing mask and black boots, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Cap of a Women's Royal Air Force Cook

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 76/U/1838

In 1949 the Women's Auxiliary Air Force became the Women's Royal Air Force. About 80% of RAF trades were open to women including driving, ground signalling, clerical work and, in the case of the wearer of this item, catering.

White 'Pie-crust' shaped fabric hat, © RAF Museum

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