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Christmas Gift Box Items from the Defence Catering Group
Aircraft & Exhibits, 2004, In Storage, X005-5950
In 1914 Princess Mary supported the creation of a fund to pay for a Christmas gift box to be sent to every serving member of the UK armed forces. Made of brass, its contents included smoking materials, chocolate and a photograph of the Princess.
German One Mark Banknote
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1914-1918, In Storage, X003-7956
RAF officers in German prisoner of war camps in 1918 were able to cash cheques and purchase items from their German captors. This note was brought back from Bayreuth prisoner camp by former prisoner of war Lieutenant Wilfred Harry Pollard.
Microtelephone Assembly Type 1
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 67/R/720
In addition to her rank and wireless operator's trade badges, Flight Sergeant Avis Hearn's Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) tunic also carries the ribbon of the Military Medal.
De Havilland DH9A
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1918, London, Hangar One, 77/A/921
Known affectionately as the 'Ninak', the DH9A entered service in June 1918 and proved highly effective as a long-range strategic bomber.
NAPS Tablets
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1990/0982/S
The threat of chemical or biological attack during the 1991 Gulf War was taken very seriously. Nuclear, chemical and biological warfare suits, along with respirators, were constant companions. Nerve agent pre-treatment sets (NAPS) were issued.
Hawker Hurricane Mark I
Aircraft & Exhibits, JAN 1940-MAY 1972, London, Hangar Three/Four, 72/A/1404
The Hawker Hurricane Mk I entered service in 1937 as the RAF's first eight-gun monoplane. During the Battle of Britain Hurricanes were more numerous than Spitfires and shot down over 60% of all German aircraft destroyed.
Junkers Ju 87
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-1945, London, Hangar Five, 78/A/657
The Junkers Ju 87 two-seat dive bomber gained a fearsome reputation during the early years of the Second World War. Its innovative design included louvered dive brakes to ensure automatic recovery from its steep – and highly accurate – dive bombing attacks.
Cranwell Boys' Wing Sports Cap
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 74/U/512
At the age of 15 or 16, apprentices would undertake three years of technical training, passing out as highly qualified mechanics. Sports were a feature of a boy apprentice's life, with regular afternoon sessions being devoted to games.
Slide Rule
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 85/I/287
When loading aircraft it is important to ensure that the balance is maintained. This is the task of an Air Quartermaster and the job of loading the freight into a Hastings aircraft was made easier by the use of a slide rule specific to the aircraft type.
Nimrod Sidewinder Sticker
Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1990, London, Hangar One, X003-6681
During the Falklands Conflict, Nimrod maritime patrol aircraft were fitted with Sidewinder air-to-air missiles to discourage Argentine reconnaissance aircraft from spying on the UK Task Force.
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