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Medal Bar of Wing Commander Raymond Hilton
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 1993/0280/D
‘Ray’ Hilton was the pilot of our Lancaster R5868 on the first of its 137 operations, to Wilhelmshaven on 8 July 1942. Hilton captained the aircraft on a further 17 operations.
Flying Jacket of Wing Commander Eric James Brindley Nicolson
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 83/U/1061
The 1938 pattern Irvin jacket was widely issued and worn by RAF aircrew during the Second World War. This example was owned by Wing Commander Eric Nicolson.
Royal Air Force College Cranwell, Golden Eagle Flight, 1971
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X004-8565
Golden Eagle Flight was set up at RAF College Cranwell to supervise the flying training of Flight Lieutenant The Prince of Wales – now HM King Charles III.
Medals of Corporal Ernest Gladstone Reeves
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X001-2417
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.
Air Force Department Fire Service Helmet
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 83/U/1342
The Air Force Department Fire Service was formed in 1959, merging into the joint military Defence Fire Service in 1990.
Würzburg Radar Indicator Unit
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 82/R/713
German air defence relied heavily on radar. Early warning was provided by the Freya radar system while Würzburg Radars were used for ground-controlled interception. This unit was used to direct searchlights and flak guns.
'Fums Up' Figurine
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X002-9886
During the First World War many British soldiers, sailors and airmen were given Fums Up dolls by their loved ones to bring them good luck and help keep them safe.
Walrus Amphibian Aircraft by Raymond McGrath, watercolour on canvas board
Fine Art, London, Art Gallery, Hangar Three, L001-1785
An amphibious biplane, the Walrus was used for RAF air-sea rescue missions to patrol British waters, the Mediterranean and the Bay of Bengal, to recover crew from downed aircraft.
Service Dress Cap of an Officer
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 77/U/1413
An officer's Service Dress cap of 2018 is very similar to the cap introduced with the blue grey uniform in the closing months of 1919.
Armband, Fire Party, 1934 Pattern
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 69/U/1099
Worn on the right arm, armbands were used to identify personnel carrying out a specific duty.
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