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Balaclava by the RAF Comforts Committee

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 69/U/1130

Working in the open during winter, RAF groundcrew welcomed any warm clothing that was available. Fortunately the volunteers of the RAF Comforts Committee were ready to supply RAF personnel with a range of hand-knitted garments.

Blue grey knitted wool balaclava enclosing whole head, neck and shoulders, © RAF Museum

I was a Rich Man's Plaything (from 'Bunk' portfolio) by Eduardo Paolozzi, screenprint and lithograph

Fine Art, London, Art Gallery, Hangar Three, FA05394

While in the late-1940s austerity measures persisted in Britain, American commodities and advertising, by contrast, reflected the USA’s economic and cultural dominance. They also reflected America’s popular imagination inspired by the emerging jet and space age.

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Medal Bar of Group Captain Geoffrey Brunner

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1993/0470/D

During the Battle of Britain Geoffrey Brunner served with No. 43 Squadron. On 26 August 1940 in a raid off Portsmouth he was attacked by a Messerschmitt Bf 109. With no radio, engine or hydraulics, covered in petrol and wounded in the ankle, he successfully made a wheels-up landing at RAF Tangmere.

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

Officer’s Cuff Eagle Badge 1918 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 66/U/536

In 1918, the RAF adopted various sizes of braid worn on the cuff of a uniform jacket to denote the rank of an officer. Above the braid, a crowned eagle was worn.

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Oxygen Connection Tube, RAF, Mk I

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 1993/0102/U

A small bore oxygen pipe used to connect aircraft or oxygen bottles with the small bore connectors to later style oxygen masks with large bore pipes.

Oxygen Connection Tube, RAF, Mk I, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Flying Goggles, RAF, Mk VII

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 70/U/1224

Mk VII Flying Goggles were introduced during July 1942. A flip down anti-glare screen could be attached to the bracket at the top of the goggles but is not fitted to this example.

Flying Goggles, RAF, Mk VII, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Pathfinder Force badge of Flight Lieutenant Angus Caesar-Gordon DFC DFM

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, X004-5202

Pathfinder crews identified and marked targets for the main bomber stream of aircraft. These crews underwent additional training and were expected to complete one Tour of 45 operations. A qualified Pathfinder was allowed to wear the coveted eagle badge over his left breast pocket.

Gilded brass eagle, wings outstretched, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

DPM Cap

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X007-8690

Disruptive Pattern Material (DPM) was a form of camouflage. It became standard issue to military personnel in 1968.

Baggy peaked cloth cap in green, black, tan and sand camouflage pattern, © RAF Museum

Beret of a Warrant Officer

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X003-9402

In 1948 the knitted beret replaced the Field Service cap as the standard headgear for the No. 2 Working Dress uniform.

Blue grey beret with metal badge at front, © RAF Museum

Marine Craft Signalling Flag

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-6370

RAF Marine Craft had to be able to communicate with other ships so a full range of signal flags were carried. Each flag represents a letter or number but can also be used singly to convey a specific message.

Cloth flag with four diagonal sections, two navy, one yellow and one red, © RAF Museum

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