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Royal Flying Corps Type A Camera

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1915-1918, London, Hangar Two, 69/I/1320

This hand-held, glass plate camera was designed by the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and manufactured by the Thornton Pickard Camera Company for aerial photography.

Open-fronted wooden box about the size of a shoe box with brass and leather fittings, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Boeing Chinook nose section

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1964-2006, In Storage, In Storage, X004-1310

This Chinook has been modified to represent Bravo November, the only Chinook to survive the Falklands Conflict. After a 40 year career, Bravo November left RAF service in 2022 and is on display at the RAF Musuem, Midlands. During its four decade long career four of its pilots were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Front section of khaki coloured helicopter, © RAF Museum

Medal Bar of Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey Allard

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1989/0210/D

‘Sammy’ Allard was an exceptional and highly popular pilot who destroyed at least ten German aircraft during the Battle of Britain.

Five medals on individual ribbons in multiple colours and patterns, © RAF Museum

No. 601 Squadron Pennant

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 76/Y/1825

This pennant was worn by an aircraft participating in an air show at RAF North Weald in 1954. It depicts the County Arms of London beside the Winged Sword of No. 601 (County of London) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force, whose Meteor fighters were resident at the base at the time.

Triangular cloth flag with red and white cross and blue tip, RAF Museum

Distinguished Flying Cross of Flight Lieutenant Peter Charles Fasken Stevenson

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 67/D/513

Peter Stevenson was a successful pilot during the Battle of Britain, who managed to escape from a number of Luftwaffe attacks. His DFC citation stated that ‘his coolness, courage and spirit are of the highest order’.

Silver cross on a blue and white striped ribbon, © RAF Museum

Medal Bar of Squadron Leader Alfred Whitby

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, X002-6494

Alfred Whitby was rated as an exceptional pilot who flew Hurricanes with No. 79 Squadron at Biggin Hill in the Second World War.

Seven medals on individual ribbons with different stripe patterns in multiple colours, © RAF Museum

Badge of an Aerial Gunner

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 77/U/434

During the 1920s ground tradesmen could volunteer to serve as air gunners. This was an extra duty over and above their usual job. Along with extra flying pay these skilled tradesmen were entitled to wear a winged bullet badge on their right sleeve.

Triangular cloth badge with metal winged bullet, © RAF Museum

Head and Breast Set

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 67/R/448

This standard General Post Office equipment was widely used by RAF personnel during the Second World War. It enabled the wearer to make and receive calls while freeing their hands for other tasks.

Telephone system with a mouthpiece and phone connector on a neck strap, attached to headphones by a thin cord, © RAF Museum

Aircrew Helmet Mark 4A

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1996/0427/U

Introduced during the early 1980s, the Mk 4 series was used widely.

Dark green hard-shell helmet with eye visor covered in dark material and metal microphone arm, © RAF Museum

Field Service Cap of an Air Transport Auxiliary Male Member

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 78/U/981

The Air Transport Auxiliary was made up of both male and female members who ferried aircraft to wherever they were needed. Their uniform was designed in a similar style to the RAF but in a dark navy blue.

Blue grey fabric cap with metal at front and metal badge on left side, © RAF Museum

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