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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

Girl's Venture Corps Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-1241

Until 1983 the Air Training Corps only accepted male cadets. From 1942 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

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.

Blue grey knitted wool balaclava enclosing whole head, neck and shoulders, © RAF Museum

DPM Cap

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X007-8690

Disruptive Pattern Material (DPM) was a form of camouflage. It became standard issue to military personnel in 1968.

Baggy peaked cloth cap in green, black, tan and sand camouflage pattern, © RAF Museum

Beret of a Warrant Officer

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X003-9402

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

Blue grey beret with metal badge at front, © 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

Cap of a Women's Royal Air Force Motor Transport Driver

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 66/U/314

One of the major roles undertaken by the Women's Royal Air Force was that of Motor Transport Driver.

Soft brown leather cap lined with rabbit fur with furry fringes folded back against cap, © RAF Museum

Flying Helmet Type A

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 73/U/629

This cork and cotton drill flying helmet was introduced in an effort to offer aircrews some protection from the effects of the intense heat they encountered in tropical areas.

Cream-coloured hard, fabric-covered helmet with thick brim and chinstrap, © RAF Museum

RAF Piping Major Arm Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-0854

The RAF has employed a number of Voluntary Bands made up of serving personnel and civilian members. These include a number of RAF Pipe Bands, some of whom wear the distinctive blue RAF tartan.

Circular blue cloth badge with white bagpipe motif, © RAF Museum

Webbing Paste

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 85/U/1242

In addition to the shining boots and brasses, webbing equipment had to be cleaned and protected with a covering of webbing paste.

Circular grey metal tin with white lettering: Property's RAF Blue Webbing Paste, © RAF Museum