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Ministry of Aircraft Production Plaque
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940, Cosford, Hangar Two, X004-4347
This plaque was presented to the Wolverhampton Express and Star Fighter Fund by the Ministry of Aircraft Production to commemorate the purchase of Spitfire Mk Vb AB917 ‘The Inspirer’ which served with No. 401 Squadron.
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.
Playing Cards with Concealed Map
Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1942, London, Hangar One, 72/S/1438
Packs of playing cards concealing escape maps were smuggled into prison camps in Germany inside Red Cross parcels to help British and American prisoners of war to plan their escapes.
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.
Folding Wire Cutters
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 77/S/729
Devising escape attempts was a full-time occupation for many prisoners of war. Holzminden was a prisoner of war camp for British officers, located in Lower Saxony, Germany. It was the location of the largest Allied prisoner escape of the First World War, when 29 inmates escaped through a tunnel.
Women's Junior Air Corps Cadet Cap Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-1227
Until 1983 the Air Training Corps only accepted male cadets. From 1939 female cadets with an interest in aviation could join the Women's Junior Air Corps.
Service Dress Cap of Other Ranks
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 80/U/1357
The wearing of Other Ranks' Service Dress caps was suspended in 1939 for the duration of the Second World War. They were only reintroduced in 1952.
Aircrew II Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1987/1535/U
In 1946 the RAF's rank structure was reorganised with new ranks for non-commissioned aircrew. This proved unpopular and, by 1950, a structure based on the previous non-commissioned officer ranks was introduced.
Fellowship of the Bellows Badges
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 1995/0550/U
The Fellowship of the Bellows was a fundraising organisation originating in Argentina in 1940 to collect money to purchase additional aircraft for the RAF during the Battle of Britain. The bellows referred to the need for ‘more air force’.
Webbing Belt
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1987/1957/U
This canvas webbing belt has been blancoed white. While white webbing was normally reserved for special occasions it also formed part of the standard uniform of the RAF Police.
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