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Burma Star

Aircraft & Exhibits, X004-4354

The Burma Star was awarded for service during the Burma campaign of 1942–1945. The campaign was fought by Allied troops against Japan, whose troops invaded Burma through Thailand. Control of Burma would give the Japanese a base from which to attack China and India, and give Japan access to the rich mineral and natural wealth of those countries.

Star-shaped brass medal inscribed GRI VI topped with a crown, hanging from a striped orange, blue and red ribbon, © RAF Museum

Air Training Corps Brassard

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 82/U/632

A brassard, worn on the right arm, displays the cadet's squadron number, rank classification and any additional achievements. This Leading Cadet has been awarded their ATC Marksman's Badge.

Grey cloth arm band with badges, © RAF Museum

Medals of Corporal Ernest Gladstone Reeves

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X001-2413

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.

Three six-pointed bronze star medals and three round silver medals - all on individual clasps and five with ribbons, © RAF Museum

Flying Helmet Type C

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1996/0433/U

The Type C first appeared in 1941 and became the standard RAF flying helmet for most of the Second World War. In 1944 the design was altered slightly with the addition of an elasticated chin strap and by channelling, the headphone leads to the rear of the helmet.

Soft brown leather helmet with neck strap and black rubber headphone holders, © RAF Museum

Helmet of an Aerial Erector

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 72/U/924

Aerial Erectors construct and maintain communication infrastructure. This can involve climbing towers as high as 100 metres (328 feet).

Hard, yellow protective helmet with small brim and chinstrap, © RAF Museum

Red Arrows Flying Suit

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, X003-4457

Red flying suits are only worn by the select few who comprise the RAF's elite Red Arrows aerobatic display team.

Mannequin wearing red one-piece suit, green life jacket and overtrousers, white helmet with black visor and breathing mask, Jigsaw Design & Publishing © RAF Museum

Blenheim Mark I Recognition Model

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 65/M/196

This is a British-made model of a Second World War Blenheim Mk I light bomber used to train RAF personnel, particularly pilots, gunners and members of the Observer Corps, in the vital skill of aircraft recognition.

Model of an aircraft in camouflage with a blue and red roundel on each wing, © RAF Museum

Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1997, Cosford, Hangar Two, X001-2501

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the Luftwaffe's principal fighter during the Battle of Britain. It could outclimb and outgun the RAF's Hurricanes and Spitfires. However, its limited range allowed pilots only twenty minutes flying time during raids over south-east England.

Single engine aircraft with propeller and yellow nose and grey body, © RAF Museum

Princess Mary's RAF Nursing Service Shoulder Board

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 77/U/133

There have been nurses serving with the RAF since June 1918 and between 1920 and 1939 it was the only role open to female applicants.

Blue cloth badge with two blue horizontal stripes at the bottom, © RAF Museum

Distinguished Flying Medal of Sergeant Joseph Dygryn

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 80/D/1864

Joseph Dygryn was a successful night fighter pilot awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal in 1941 after he shot down a number of German aircraft on bombing missions over London.

Silver oval medal engraved with the profile of King George VI, on a blue and white striped ribbon, © RAF Museum

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