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Combat Helmet of a Vehicle Crewman

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1996/0437/U

The RAF has operated armoured fighting vehicles in a number of roles and conflicts.

Khaki-coloured domed hard helmet, © RAF Museum

Portable Oxygen Cylinder, RAF, Mk IB

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 1993/0158/U

Portable Oxygen Cylinders allowed aircrew to disconnect from the aircraft’s main oxygen supply and move around the aircraft.

Portable Oxygen Cylinder, RAF, Mk IB, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Distinguished Flying Cross of Flight Lieutenant John Hunter Coghlan

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 79/D/1932

John Coghlan was a successful fighter pilot during the early days of the Second World War and destroyed at least six German aircraft. The citation for his DFC, awarded during the Battle of Britain on 30 July 1940, stated ‘at all times he has shown the greatest initiative and courage …’.

Engraved silver cross on a blue and white striped ribbon, © RAF Museum

Poland Uniform Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 74/U/115

During the Second World War individuals from many Allied and Commonwealth nations joined the RAF. To acknowledge this multi-national support, uniform badges denoting the individuals' country of origin were authorised for wear.

Three cloth badges with names of countries in gold stitching, © RAF Museum

Chequered Hat Band, RAF Cosford

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 73/U/1014

Boy Entrants wore a chequered hat band as part of their uniform. The colours of the hat band displayed, known as 'rhubarb and custard', were unique to RAF Cosford, which was one of the principal Boy Entrant training stations.

Coiled red and yellow chequered ribbon, RAF Museum

RAF Rank Slide of a Senior Aircraftman

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-0094

From the 1970s it became standard practice to display rank on all but Service Dress uniforms through the use of rank slides worn on shoulder straps.

Rectangular beige badge with propeller motif, © RAF Museum

Field Service Cap of an Officer

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1990/1135/U

After major uniform reforms in 1972, the Field Service cap was retained as an alternative to the beret or Service Dress cap that was worn with No. 2 Working Dress Uniform.

Blue grey fabric cap with two metal buttons at front and metal badge on left side, © RAF Museum

Medal Bar of Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X002-5900

Hermann Göring was awarded the Iron Cross and Pour le Mérite (Blue Max) while serving as a fighter pilot in the First World War.

Thirteen medals on individual ribbons in multiple colours, RAF Museum

Medals of Corporal Ernest Gladstone Reeves

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X001-2416

The details of where Corporal Reeves served and what his role was are not known, other than that he worked as groundcrew during the Battle of Britain. He represents ‘the Many’ who supported ‘the Few’, without whom the Battle could not have been won.

Three six-pointed bronze star medals and three round silver medals - all on individual clasps and five with ribbons, © RAF Museum

Telegraphist Air Gunner, Ptn 1926

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1988/0525/U

The Fleet Air Arm of the RAF was formed on 1 April 1924. It operated aircraft from carriers and warships alongside Royal Naval personnel. Telegraphist Air Gunners manned the rear gun of FAA aircraft and provided morse code communications.

On a rectangle of black Melton fabric an aeroplane embroidered in gold wire., IAIN DUNCAN / RAFM/Iain Duncan

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