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General Service Combat Helmet Mark 6A
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-6263
During 2006, while UK forces were serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, an improved version of the Mk 6 helmet was introduced. This offered better ballistic protection and was recognisable by the change from a green to a black helmet shell.
Control Column Grip
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1987/1430/A
Spade shaped control column tops were a common feature of British aircraft designs from the 1920s right through to the 1950s.
Field Service Cap of an Officer
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1990/1135/U
After major uniform reforms in 1972, the Field Service cap was retained as an alternative to the beret or Service Dress cap that was worn with No. 2 Working Dress Uniform.
Trojan 4x2 Light Van
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1924-1935, London, Hangar One, 71/V/789
The Trojan light van was introduced by the RAF in 1924 as a cheap replacement for the Ford Model T vans of the First World War.
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.
Cigarette Lighter from 303 Signals Unit
Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1990, London, Hangar One, X004-1261
303 Signals Unit operate a site on the summit of Mount Kent on the Falkland Islands and provide radar cover for the airfield at RAF Mount Pleasant.
Flying Helmet Type C
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1996/0433/U
The Type C first appeared in 1941 and became the standard RAF flying helmet for most of the Second World War. In 1944 the design was altered slightly with the addition of an elasticated chin strap and by channelling, the headphone leads to the rear of the helmet.
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.
Service Dress Cap of Women's Royal Air Force Other Ranks
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 66/U/305
Cut to the same pattern as the cap issued with the initial khaki uniform, WRAF personnel were issued with a pale blue uniform for home dress.
Balaclava by the RAF Comforts Committee
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 69/U/1130
Working in the open during winter, RAF groundcrew welcomed any warm clothing that was available. Fortunately the volunteers of the RAF Comforts Committee were ready to supply RAF personnel with a range of hand-knitted garments.
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