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Night Simulation Goggles

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1995/0536/U

It is much safer to practice night flying during the day than in the dark. Wearing these heavily tinted goggles, a pupil can experience the low light levels of night flying while the instructor keeps a good look out.

Dark glass oval goggles with black leather surround and webbing strap, © RAF Museum

Women's Royal Air Force Service Dress Cap

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 84/U/564

The establishment of the Women's Royal Air Force saw a slight change in the appearance of female officer's caps. The rear flap was removed and the side panels were stiffened giving the cap a much more rigid shape.

Shallow-crowned fabric peaked cap with decorative cloth band, strap and crown, eagle and palm leaf badge, © RAF Museum

Service Dress Cap of a Women's Royal Air Force Warrant Officer

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 70/U/1045

Although it is almost identical to the officer's pattern of hat, the Warrant Officer's cap can be distinguished by the patent peak and the cap badge unique to that rank.

Blue grey fabric cap, with plastic peak, decorative cloth band, strap and metal badge, © RAF Museum

Beret of an Officer

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 72/U/1122

In 1948 the beret replaced the Field Service cap as the standard headgear for No. 2 Working Dress uniform.

Blue grey beret with embroidered badge at front, © RAF Museum

Helmet of a Police Motorcyclist

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 70/U/859

The RAF has employed motorbikes, mainly in a dispatch role, since it was formed in 1918. The red and black stripe round this helmet identifies this individual as a member of the RAF Police.

White hard protective helmet with long peak and soft sides covering cheeks with decorative band and metal badge, © RAF Museum

Aircrew Helmet Mk 3C

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1996/0436/U

Problems with the visor on the Mk 2 helmets led to the adoption of the Mk 3C, introducing a twin visor system to an earlier helmet shell. The clear visor was always worn in the down position.

White hard-shell protective helmet with Perspex visor inside black and white checked fabric cover, © RAF Museum

RAF Central Band Full Dress Helmet

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X003-6842

This busby-style of headdress replaced the peaked caps of the RAF Central Band in 1977.

Black fur cylindrical helmet, and bristle plume at front above gold embroidered badge and golden fabric strap, © RAF Museum

Wolseley Helmet of Other Ranks

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 75/U/1051

Although it was only widely issued to British Forces during the Second Boer War, the Wolseley Helmet was the standard tropical pith helmet dating from when the RAF was formed in 1918. It continued to be in use until 1945. The Wolseley Helmet was unpopular – it was heavy and made you sweat.

Hard, cream-coloured fabric-covered helmet with thick brim and striped square fabric badge on side, © RAF Museum

Pulley Block from 'The Pitch and Toss'

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 72/C/1353

After being captured in Libya during 1941, Flight Lieutenant George Carmichael of No. 451 Squadron became something of an escape artist; twice he managed to evade his captor.

Wooden ship's block with attached brass plaque, © RAF Museum

Paraffin Flare Wick

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X006-4858

Before the advent of permanent runways with electric lights, airfields would be lit with flares to indicate landing paths in the dark.

Cloth cylinder with label attachment, © RAF Museum