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Study for Bristol Aeroplane Company, Corsham: General View by Olga Lehmann, graphite, watercolour and ink on paper

Fine Art, In Storage, FA01369

A versatile painter, illustrator and designer, Olga Lehmann was one of few wartime artists who received steady commissions outside of the Official War Artists’ scheme.

Study for the Bristol Aeroplane Company, Corsham: General View, by Olga Lehmann, graphite, watercolour and ink on paper, The artist's estate / RAF Museum

Dog Lead

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 83/U/440

The RAF Police have used dogs in the protection of airfields and military installations since 1945. RAF police dogs are trained in two distinct roles, either patrol and guarding or as specialist search dogs. The dogs have their own RAF service numbers and non-commissioned ranks. This sometimes means that the dog will outrank its handler.

Jute dog lead with leather bindings, © RAF Museum

Dining Spoon

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 71/Z/259

On joining the RAF you would be issued with a number of essential items. This would have included set of eating irons consisting of a knife, fork and spoon.

Metal knife and silver plate spoon, © RAF Museum

Flying Clothes of a Typhoon Pilot

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Six, X006-0087

The flying clothing worn by Typhoon pilots is designed to provide protection during flight, prevent injury if they have to eject and help them survive until rescued.

Mannequin dressed in green jacket and trousers, white helmet, breathing mask and black boots, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Cap of a Women's Royal Air Force Cook

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 76/U/1838

In 1949 the Women's Auxiliary Air Force became the Women's Royal Air Force. About 80% of RAF trades were open to women including driving, ground signalling, clerical work and, in the case of the wearer of this item, catering.

White 'Pie-crust' shaped fabric hat, © RAF Museum

Medal Bar of 6 of Squadron Leader Lawrence ('Benny') Seymour Goodman

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X008-7563

Benny Goodman was born in London and joined the RAF in 1939. He completed 30 operations with No. 617 Squadron including against the battleship Tirpitz. His medals are 1939-1945 Star with Bomber Command Clasp, Arctic Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945, Legion d'Honneur Order of the Chevalier.

6 medals with colourful ribbons mounted next to each other on a wearable bar, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

RAF Pattern Buttons

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 77/U/1525

The buttons of the original 1918 pattern RAF Officer's uniform retained the roped border found on the buttons of the Royal Naval Air Service uniform. When the blue grey colour of dress was introduced in 1919 the buttons were simplified, losing the rope motif.

Circular brass button with eagle and crown motif, © RAF Museum

Beaufort Bombers: Wing Section Awaiting Assembly by Raymond McGrath, watercolour on canvas board

Fine Art, In Storage, L001-1910

This is one of 16 watercolours Australian modernist architect Raymond McGrath made for his Official War Artist commission with the Ministry of Information, and one of two Beaufort Bomber subjects.

Watercolour of aerofoil-shaped sections of wing propped in a workshop, exposing their inner honeycombed structure, Crown copyright (expired) / RAF Museum

Windmill for DH9A Fuel Pump

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-7429

Today the power to operate systems in aircraft, like fuel or electricity, comes from the engine. When the RAF was formed it was more common for these systems to be powered by windmills turned by the movement of air as the aircraft moved forward.

Wooden propeller with central metal fixing, © RAF Museum

Solar Pith Helmet of Other Ranks

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 66/U/188

Originally worn as an alternative to the unpopular Wolseley Helmet, the Solar Pith Helmet became the standard tropical helmet for use in India during the 1930s.

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

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