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Royal Flying Corps Thigh-Length Boots

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1918, London, Hangar Two, 1990/0519/U

Thigh-length sheepskin flying boots – or 'fug boots' – helped to keep First World War pilots and observers warm in aircraft with open cockpits. They were particularly necessary when flying at high altitude.

Long, tan sheepskin boots, Jigsaw Design & Publishing © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Albatros DVa

Aircraft & Exhibits, JAN 2012-22 SEP 2012, London, Hangar Two, X006-0351

Serving in the First World War, the German DVa lacked the performance of Allied fighters but was built in large numbers focusing on quantity rather than quality.

Biplane with yellow body and silver wings, © RAF Museum

Service Dress Cap of a Field Officer

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 82/U/464

When the RAF formed in 1918 the field uniform closely followed those used by the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service.

Khaki fabric peaked cap with cloth band and crown, eagle and palm leaf badge, © RAF Museum

Fighter Fund Jigsaw

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1941, Cosford, Hangar Two, 1986/0962/C

Many products, including toys, were made and sold to raise money for aircraft during the Second World War. A London-based manufacturer created this jigsaw, which has over 200 pieces, for the Hendon Fighter Four Fund.

Mostly completed jigsaw of a poster image advertising the 'Four Fighter Fund', © RAF Museum

Disposable Cup Holder

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 71/Z/523

A new role of Air Steward was introduced in the 1960s when catering on aircraft became widespread.

Cardboard tray with three circular holes of varying sizes, © RAF Museum

Sopwith F1 Camel

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1918-1936, London, Hangar Two, 74/A/18

The Camel was the highest scoring British fighter of the First World War. It took its name from the hump over the breeches of the two machine guns.

Biplane with grey body and white wings with wooden struts, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Smoking Pass for Apprentices' Squadron RAF Cranwell

Archives, 1943, Cosford, Hangar Two, X004-2467/004

RAF Apprentices were boys aged between 15 and 17 who had signed up for a three year technical training programme.

Folded paper pass with an official stamp and signature, © RAF Museum

RAF Roundel Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-5252

For many, their first encounter with the RAF is at an air show or fair where an RAF recruiting van is present with its collection of recruiting brochures and, for younger visitors, free gifts like this RAF roundel badge.

Circular motif with blue, white and red concentric circles, © RAF Museum

Princess Mary's RAF Nursing Service Service Dress Hat

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 68/U/634

In the 1950s, in tropical countries, the blue grey Service Dress and black hat of the Princess Mary's RAF Nursing Service was replaced with an all-white uniform including a white felt hat.

White fabric shallow-domed hat with curled brim and crown, eagle and palm leaf badge at front, © RAF Museum

Ki-Gass Engine Priming Pump

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1945, London, Hangar One, X005-2723

Prior to starting, piston engines require fuel to be fed to the cylinders. This can be done by hand-turning the propeller or by the use of a priming pump.

Brass coloured tube topped with a circular plug with Ki Gass inscription, © RAF Museum

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