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Royal Air Forces Escaping Society Resistance Memorial

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1981, London, Hangar Five, X002-3412

This bronze plaque is a copy of an original erected at the Central Church of the Royal Air Force, St. Clements Danes, to commemorate the many people in occupied Europe who risked their own lives by aiding downed aircrew to escape.

weary or wounded airman in flying gear being supported by two civilians. Background of search lights, aircraft, parachute, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

USAF flying scarf, 1980s

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1981-1983, In Storage, X008-9141

United States Air Force flying scarf presented to William Pixton by the 355th Tactical Fighter Squadron during his time on exchange with the unit in the early 1980s.

Thin white scarf upon which are embroidered many blue stars., © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

USAF flying scarf, 1980s

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1981-1983, In Storage, X008-9140

Flying scarf worn by William Pixton when serving on an exchange tour in the United States of America with the 355th Tactical fighter Squadron, in the early 1980s.

Thin white scarf upon which are embroidered many blue stars., © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Combat readiness hours badge, USAF

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1981-1983, In Storage, X008-9142

Badge denoting combat ready hours flown, presented to William Pixton while on exchange with 355th Tactical Fighter Squadron, USAF, in the early 1980s.

Square of green fabric upon which is embroidered seven silver stars., © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Christmas Card

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1982, London, Hangar One, X003-4239

Members of 228 Operational Conversion Unit at RAF Coningsby have shown off their metal working and artistic skills by constructing this card depicting one of the unit's Phantom aircraft adorned with suitably festive headgear.

Rectangular metal sheet with festive motifs, © RAF Museum

Hawker-Siddeley Harrier GR.3

Aircraft & Exhibits, FEB 1982-DEC 1991, In Storage, 1994/1342/A

This Harrier was first stationed in West Germany during the Cold War to deter invasion by the Soviet Union. In 1982 it was serving with No. 4 Squadron in Gütersloh but was sent to the Falkland Islands to reinforce the British task force.

Starboard side view of a Harrier GR.3 on a white background., © RAF Museum

Royal Navy, Mk. 3, lifejacket

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1982, In Storage, X008-9595

Lifejacket was issued to Chief Technician Peter Jack, a member of the ground crew of No. 18 Squadron, who sailed to the Falklands during the conflict aboard the SS Atlantic Conveyor.

Small blue bag with blue carry strap, RAF Museum

Falklands Task Force Special Ale beer bottle

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1982, London, Hangar Six, X008-4701

Commissioned by The Sunday Mirror, about 8,500 bottles of Task Force Ale were distributed to service personnel in the South Atlantic following the end of the Falklands Conflict.

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RAF Stanley Chapel

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1983-1986, London, Hangar Six, 1998/0151/C

In 1983, during the Falklands War, this shipping container was turned into a chapel for use by RAF personnel based at RAF Stanley and remained in use there until 1986.

Green metal hut with sign saying 'Airfield Chapel', © RAF Museum

Panavia Tornado GR1B

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1983-2001, London, Hangar Six, X003-2283

The Panavia Tornado, developed jointly by the UK, West Germany and Italy, was designed for high-speed, low-level attack missions.

Camouflage pattern jet aircraft with pointed nose and large vertical tail, © RAF Museum

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