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Royal Aircraft Factory FE2b
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, 84/A/450
The FE2b was originally introduced as a two-seat fighter on the Western Front in the First World War in late 1915, escorting unarmed reconnaissance aircraft in patrols over enemy lines.
Report by General Smuts on Air Organisation and the Direction of Aerial Operations
Archives, In Storage, B404
This report by General Jan Smuts, a prominent South African military leader, was presented on 17 August 1917 to the UK War Cabinet. It recommends the establishment of a separate air service and is seen as the founding document of the Royal Air Force.
Solar Pith Helmet of Other Ranks
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 66/U/188
Originally worn as an alternative to the unpopular Wolseley Helmet, the Solar Pith Helmet became the standard tropical helmet for use in India during the 1930s.
Flying Belt Release Buckle
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1993/0249/A
A Sutton harness, or Harness Type A as it was officially known by the RAF, was the standard way of securing a pilot to their seat up until the 1950s. It consisted of four canvas straps with large metal eyelets through which this buckle was passed.
Girl's Venture Corps Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-1241
Until 1983 the Air Training Corps only accepted male cadets. From 1942 female cadets with an interest in aviation could join the Women's Junior Air Corps.
Flying Helmet
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1993/0408/U
As communications devices became more common in aircraft, the 1930 Pattern helmet was introduced offering a range of fittings which could be added to the basic leather cap.
RAF Application for Mechanical Transport for Duty Form
Archives, Cosford, Hangar Two, X003-7855/011
RAF Form 658 was used to request the use of a vehicle to complete service duties. Whether a motorbike or a minibus, vehicles had to be requested from the Motor Transport Section.
NAPS EpiPen
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1990/0985/S
The threat of chemical or biological attack during the 1991 Gulf War was taken very seriously. Nuclear, chemical and biological warfare suits, along with respirators, were constant companions. Nerve agent pre-treatment sets (NAPS) were issued.
Mountain Climbing Helmet
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 73/U/463
The RAF Mountain Rescue Service can trace its origins back to a unit established during 1942 which was trained and equipped to reach crash sites in the Welsh mountains. While its original purpose was to recover military personnel, the Mountain Rescue Service has spent most of its operational life providing aid to civilians.
RAF 4lb Incendiary Bomb 1944
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 72/O/37
This type of small incendiary bomb was used to start fires at a target. Usually dropped in containers of 90, they started multiple fires in a small area and were designed to overwhelm the fire-fighting services ranged against them.
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