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Vickers FB 5 'Gunbus' (Replica)
Aircraft & Exhibits, JUN 1966-JUN 1968, London, Hangar Two, 73/A/1066
The 'Gunbus' was Vickers' first military aircraft. In February 1915 during the First World War, it equipped the first British two-seat fighter squadron – No. 11 at Netheravon. It flew its first patrol in France on 29 July 1915 and proved very successful.
Royal Aircraft Factory BE2b (Replica)
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, 1992/0382/A
The BE2b was a very stable aircraft. On 26 April 1915, in the First World War, 2nd Lt William Barnard Rhodes-Moorhouse attacked Courtrai Railway Station, Cambrai, Northern France flying BE2b No. 687. Dropping a 100lb bomb he was fatally wounded by ground fire but managed to fly home, and was awarded the first Victoria Cross for an aerial action.
British Aerospace Harrier GR9A
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1990-DEC 2010, London, Hangar Six, X005-5972
The Harrier GR9A resulted from a collaborative partnership between McDonnell Douglas and British Aerospace to produce a second-generation Harrier based on the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B.
Westland Sea King HAR3
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1977-2015, London, Hangar One, X008-4712
Originally designed for anti-submarine warfare, the Westland Sea King was adapted for RAF search and rescue duties as the Sea King HAR3.
Multi-Terrain Pattern RAF Rank Slide
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X006-5974
From the 1990s rank on combat clothing was displayed on a slide attached to the centre of the chest.
Cap of a Women's Royal Air Force Cook
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 76/U/1838
In 1949 the Women's Auxiliary Air Force became the Women's Royal Air Force. About 80% of RAF trades were open to women including driving, ground signalling, clerical work and, in the case of the wearer of this item, catering.
Medical Services Collar Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 69/U/211
The winged staff and entwined serpents of the Caduceus of Mercury is worn by members of the Medical Branch and the Princes Mary's RAF Nursing Service.
Teddy Cooper, Lucky Mascot
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1925-1945, London, Hangar One, X002-9989
Aircrew are understandably superstitious. Many carry charms or undertake rituals in the belief that these will help protect them. This bear was the companion of Flight Sergeant Frederick Cooper and when Frederick joined the RAF the teddy also received a hand-knitted uniform.
RAF Standard Pensioner Recruiter Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1987/1214/U
For those who choose the RAF as a career, their journey will start at a recruiting office. Here the experienced staff will conduct tests and interviews and discuss options with the prospective candidate.
Shoulder Badge of an RAF Chaplain
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, X004-0056
The RAF Chaplain's Branch was established in 1918 and is responsible for providing spiritual welfare and pastoral care to RAF personnel and their families, irrespective of rank or religious background. Despite being non-combatants, RAF chaplains are deployed with personnel to war zones. During the Second World War some chaplains became prisoners of war or lost their lives.
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