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Africa General Service Medal with Somaliland Clasp
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 1986/0563/D
The Africa General Service Medal with Somaliland clasp was awarded to RAF participants of the Somaliland Campaign. This particular medal was awarded to Aircraftman William Bumstead, a wireless operator.
Bust of Air Vice Marshal Sir Keith Park by Leslie Johnson, bronze
Fine Art, In Storage, X004-0236
Sir Keith Park was a flying ace in the First World War. During the Battle of Britain, Park commanded No. 11 Group, Fighter Command, defending London and South East England.
Medals of Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 76/D/709
Douglas Bader defied all expectations as a double leg amputee to become one of the most successful fighter pilots of the Second World War with 20 confirmed victories.
Semi-Trailor 5 Ton Long Low Loading/Tasker
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1945-1972, London, Hangar Five, 72/V/1400
The Bedford OXC tractor was developed with the assistance of Scammell, pioneers in the development of articulated lorries, now used extensively for transporting goods by road. The Bedford was one of two tractors used with an articulated aircraft recovery trailer, commonly known as a Queen Mary (after the ship of the same name).
No. 1 1920 Pattern Officer’s Jacket of Baron Newall of Clifton
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 66/U/244
This No. 1 Dress jacket is part of a uniform worn by Baron Newall for ceremonies and other special events after he had retired.
Windmill for DH9A Fuel Pump
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-7429
Today the power to operate systems in aircraft, like fuel or electricity, comes from the engine. When the RAF was formed it was more common for these systems to be powered by windmills turned by the movement of air as the aircraft moved forward.
Medal Bar of Air Vice Marshal Harold Arthur Cooper Bird-Wilson, CBE, DSO, DFC and Bar, AFC and Bar
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X003-6817
Arthur Bird-Wilson survived several crashes during his long and successful career as an RAF pilot during and after the Second World War. He was commended for ‘fine fighting qualities and determination in his attacks’.
Flying Helmet Type D
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 79/U/448
The Type D was the standard helmet issued in tropical climates during the 1940s. It followed the pattern of the Type C helmet but substituted cotton drill for leather and added a neck flap.
Service Dress Cap of a Group Captain in the Polish Air Force in the UK
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1986/0217/U
During the Second World War people from many occupied countries served with the RAF. In 1941 Polish personnel, who made up the largest Allied contingent, negotiated a level of independence which saw them adopt a variation of existing RAF uniform.
Helmet of a Tactical Aircraft Refueller
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-1088
This close-fitting helmet enables the wearing of ear defenders, essential during tactical refuelling which involves keeping an aircraft's engines running.
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