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Slide Rule

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 85/I/287

When loading aircraft it is important to ensure that the balance is maintained. This is the task of an Air Quartermaster and the job of loading the freight into a Hastings aircraft was made easier by the use of a slide rule specific to the aircraft type.

Wooden ruler with written annotations, © RAF Museum

Luftwaffe Anti-Aircraft War Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, X006-2704

Originally devised as qualification badges for aircrew, the use of some trade badges became linked to combat experience. The Anti-Aircraft Badge was awarded according to a points system reflecting the types of engagements that individual had undertaken.

Luftwaffe Anti-Aircraft War Badge | X006-2704, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

RAF Roundel Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-5252

For many, their first encounter with the RAF is at an air show or fair where an RAF recruiting van is present with its collection of recruiting brochures and, for younger visitors, free gifts like this RAF roundel badge.

Circular motif with blue, white and red concentric circles, © RAF Museum

Handley Page HP120 Flying Car

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1986/0247/M

This model of a flying car powered by a jet engine, and fitted with folding wings and a moveable tail was built for wind tunnel testing.

Large mahogany model of a vehicle with four wheels, folding wings and moveable tail, © RAF Museum

TACEVAL Assessor Arm Band

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X007-3965

Tactical Evaluation exercises test the readiness of RAF units and are usually called without prior warning.

White cloth rectangle with red lettering, © RAF Museum

Instone Airline cap abdge

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1997/0471/U

Commercial air lines, such as Instone Airline, established strong corporate identities by introducing uniform for their crew that resembled RAF uniforms.

Black badge with gold embroidered wreath surmounted by a biplane. In the centre a blue & white flag with red letters., IAIN DUNCAN

British Empire, Most Excellent Order of the, Knight Commander, Military, Star

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1993/0399/D

The Order of the British Empire was established in 1917 to recognise outstanding work in the First World War and is still awarded.

British Empire, Most Excellent Order of the, Knight Commander, Military, Star | 1993/0399/D

Air Ministry War Room, Air Staff Operational Summary and Summary of Reports of Enemy Action against the United Kingdom: Volume 12 Numbers 345-374

Library, In Storage, PR03719

Bound volume of Air Ministry War Room Summaries Volume 12 Numbers 345-374. Covers November 1941.

Air Ministry War Room, Air Staff Operational Summary and Summary of Reports of Enemy Action against the United Kingdom: Volume 12 Numbers 345-374 | PR03719

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.

Brass badge with eagle, staff and snake motif, © RAF Museum

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.

Navy cloth badge mounted on paper sheet with initials P and R, © RAF Museum

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