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Braid of an Officer

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 77/U/1532

The method of displaying of Officer's rank in the RAF closely follows that of the Navy by using different sizes of lace on the cuffs.

Worn dark blue cloth tape with central light blue stripe, © RAF Museum

Combat Helmet Mark 4

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1986/1108/U

Introduced in the closing stages of the Second World War, the Mk 4 helmet continued to serve as the standard British combat helmet for over 40 years.

Dome-shaped steel protective helmet with fabric chinstrap, © 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

RAF Police Shoulder Tab

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-0288

In their role of protecting personnel and ensuring the rule of military law is upheld within the station, the RAF police find themselves with a task that is not always fully appreciated by other members of the Air Force.

Two identical navy cloth badges with horizontal red stripe with navy lettering RAFP, © RAF Museum

Cap of Ground Crewman

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 74/U/143

Ski-style caps have been used by the RAF for a number of roles. This example was issued to ground personnel deployed in the field.

Soft beige cotton cap with long stitched peak, © RAF Museum

Bomb Disposal Armband

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1993/0677/U

In 1940 the RAF established Bomb Disposal teams to make safe and remove ordnance dropped on RAF Stations.

Rectangular grey cloth band with central navy badge with wings and bomb motif, © 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

Women's Junior Air Corps Cadet Cap Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-1227

Until 1983 the Air Training Corps only accepted male cadets. From 1939 female cadets with an interest in aviation could join the Women's Junior Air Corps.

Triangular silver badge with aircraft motif and blue oval cloth badge with V motif, © RAF Museum

Course and Speed Calculator Mark IIA

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 65/I/124

This analogue calculator enabled courses to be worked out quickly taking into account the effect of the wind.

Metal instrument with large circular disk and rule to the front, © RAF Museum

RAF Type F97 Mark II Camera

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-6033

Fitted to the photographic reconnaissance variants of the Canberra, the F97 Mk II camera was designed for use at low level at night.

Solidly-built metal instrument, circular at the front and square at the back with two protruding lenses, © RAF Museum