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No. 600 Squadron Commemorative Ashtray
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 1994/0798/C
Smoking was a common recreation in the 1930s, and souvenir squadron memorabilia frequently incorporated smoking materials.
Unit Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-8562
The Aircraft Salvage and Transportation Flight, better known as Crash and Smash, are responsible for the movement of airframes by land.
India Uniform Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 74/U/112
During the Second World War individuals from many Allied and Commonwealth nations joined the RAF. To acknowledge this multi-national support, uniform badges denoting the individuals' country of origin were authorised for wear.
Service Dress Cap of Women's Royal Air Force Other Ranks
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 72/U/792
On its formation in April 1918, the Women's Royal Air Force adopted a soft cap similar in design to those issued to drivers serving with the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps.
Fellowship of the Bellows Badges
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 1995/0550/U
The Fellowship of the Bellows was a fundraising organisation originating in Argentina in 1940 to collect money to purchase additional aircraft for the RAF during the Battle of Britain. The bellows referred to the need for ‘more air force’.
Webbing Belt
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1987/1957/U
This canvas webbing belt has been blancoed white. While white webbing was normally reserved for special occasions it also formed part of the standard uniform of the RAF Police.
Gymnastic Club
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 71/Z/272
The badge of the Physical Training Instructor depicts three arms wielding Indian Clubs.
Eureka Beacon
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1990/0272/R
The ultra-lightweight Eureka Beacon was used to support airborne landings, including those in support of the D-Day landings in Normandy. It was positioned by specially-trained advance teams dropped into position ahead of time.
RAF, Type G Oxygen Mask
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 82/U/834
The Type G Oxygen Mask was introduced during 1942 and remained the RAF’s standard mask for the rest of the war and into the immediate post-war period.
Civil Air Guard badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 70/U/374
The Civil Air Guard was established in 1938, it sought to use the facilities of civil flying clubs to train men and women, aged between 18 and 50, who would offer their services to the RAF in an emergency.
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