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RAF Trade Physical Training Instructor Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-4509
The badge of the Physical Training Instructor depicts three arms wielding Indian Clubs.
'Figaro' Emblem of Ian Gleed
Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1940, London, Hangar Five, 71/A/222
Flight Lieutenant Ian Gleed flew his Hurricane Mk I throughout the Battle of Britain. He had the wily cartoon cat Figaro, from the Disney film Pinocchio, swatting a swastika, painted on his cockpit door.
Medal Bar of Group Captain Geoffrey Brunner
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1993/0470/D
During the Battle of Britain Geoffrey Brunner served with No. 43 Squadron. On 26 August 1940 in a raid off Portsmouth he was attacked by a Messerschmitt Bf 109. With no radio, engine or hydraulics, covered in petrol and wounded in the ankle, he successfully made a wheels-up landing at RAF Tangmere.
Letter Head Printing Die
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 74/T/1275
For many people today, work is centred around a constant avalanche of emails. In the past, communication took the form of letters and memos.
Letter from R W Donkin
Archives, In Storage, DC75/57
This letter from a boy to his parents captures the excitement of a child experiencing war. It also reflects public fascination with a new weapon, the Zeppelin.
Mikoyan Mig 17 Recognition Model
Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1960-Circa 1980, London, Hangar One, X004-6150
Recognition of potential enemy aircraft – as well as your own – is a vital skill learned by RAF personnel. Scale models were useful tools as they could be studied from every conceivable angle.
Physical Training Instructor Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 66/U/990
The Royal Air Force School of Physical Training was formed on the same day as the Royal Air Force, 1 April 1918. It is responsible for preparing instructors to lead physical training education and activities. It is currently located at RAF Cosford.
Messerschmitt Bf 110 Recognition Model
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 75/M/245
This is a German-made model of a Second World War Bf 110 used to train aircrew, particularly pilots and gunners, in the vital skill of aircraft recognition. It was made by Wiking, a model company still in existence.
Mess Dress Bow Tie
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1995-1998, London, Hangar One, X003-1935
Squadrons can add their own flair to the standard RAF Mess Dress uniform through bow ties and cummerbunds in squadron colours. This colourful example belongs to No. 13 Squadron.
RAF Volunteer Reserve Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, X003-4425
The RAF Volunteer Reserve (RAFVR) was set up in 1936 as a reserve of personnel to be called upon in time of conflict for service. It was initially for the recruitment and training of aircrew, but was later extended to some ground roles including Signals and Intelligence.
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