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PR-24 Baton

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-6267

After the 2003 invasion of Iraq, UK forces including RAF personnel found themselves having to deal with growing civil unrest.

Black polycarbonate stick with side handle, © RAF Museum

Elsanol Chemical Toilet Fluid

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 78/Z/1255

Most multi-crewed aircraft of the 1940s were equipped with an Elsan toilet which required a healthy dose of Elsanol toilet fluid to sanitise the contents.

Rectangular metal tin with screw lid wrapped with yellow paper listing instructions, © RAF Museum

Rank Chevron

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X003-4426

Non-Commissioned Officers ranks in the RAF were inherited from the Royal Flying Corps and the use of chevrons to display NCO ranks continues to this day.

V-shaped navy cloth badge with two white chevrons, © RAF Museum

55 Company RASC Commemorative Plaque

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 74/Y/470

The Royal Army Service Corps was the logistical transport arm of the British Army. Since 1944 its members served in RAF transport aircraft as Air Dispatchers delivering air-dropped supplies to British troops. In 1993, it became part of the Royal Logistic Corps.

Wooden shield-shaped plaque with blue and red badge featuring an aircraft, RAF flying wings and a sword, RAF Museum

RAF Bomb Disposal Helmet

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1992/0818/U

Bombs can bury themselves deep in the ground, needing a shaft to be dug to reach them. When this was required, members of RAF bomb disposal teams would wear protective mining equipment like this helmet.

Hardened dark leather protective helmet with white lettering on sides, © RAF Museum

Marine Craft Signalling Flag

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-6370

RAF Marine Craft had to be able to communicate with other ships so a full range of signal flags were carried. Each flag represents a letter or number but can also be used singly to convey a specific message.

Cloth flag with four diagonal sections, two navy, one yellow and one red, © 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

Power Jets W2/500

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-1945, London, Hangar One, 71/E/1313

The Power Jets W2 series of experimental gas turbines, like this W2B dating from 1942, led to the development of Britain's first production jet engine – the Rolls-Royce Welland.

Compact cylindrical engine mounted on a metal stand, © RAF Museum

Flying Belt Release Buckle

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1993/0249/A

A Sutton harness, or Harness Type A as it was officially known by the RAF, was the standard way of securing a pilot to their seat up until the 1950s. It consisted of four canvas straps with large metal eyelets through which this buckle was passed.

Triangular metal frame with pin securing a metal cylinder, © RAF Museum

Parachute Rip Cord Handle

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1994/0346/S

Pulling this handle could save your life. Attached to the handle is a length of wire connected to two pins. These pins secure the cover of the parachute.

Rectangular metal handle with trailing wire, © RAF Museum