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Civil Air Guard Field Service Cap
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 84/U/340
Open to both men and women, the Civil Air Guard was an organisation which offered members subsidised flying training on the understanding that, in a national emergency, they would serve in an auxiliary role.
Target folder, operation number GO. 1253, Kochel, 1943
Archives, In Storage, AC84/1/2/24
Target information folder prepared by the Air Ministry Target Section, giving details of the 120,000 kw. Walchensweewerk hydro electric power station situated 2.5 miles south west of Kochel in southern Bavaria.
Pilot's Wings
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 71/U/435
This badge is one of the most coveted in the world. The granting of pilot's wings signifies you have become a pilot in the RAF. The RAF badge closely follows the pattern of the Royal Flying Corps badge first approved by King George V in 1913.
P-51 Mustang Drop Tank
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 79/A/1515
As USAAF Bomber losses mounted during 1943 it became essential to increase the range of escorting fighters. Disposable fuel tanks mounted under the wings or belly of an aircraft gave extra range. The fuel in these disposable tanks was used early in the flight to enable them to be dropped when empty. This was one of a pair of steel tanks that could be fitted under the wing of a P-51 Mustang.
Uniform Brevet of a Pilot
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 72/U/1214
The RAF winged brevet showed that the wearer had qualified as a pilot. The award of the badge is often referred to as 'gaining one's wings'. The original Royal Flying Corps design from 1913 was based upon a pair of swift's wings. When the RAF was formed in 1918 the design changed slightly to eagle wings and the monogram became RAF.
Africa General Service Medal 1902
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1995/0247/D
This medal was awarded to Aircraftman Second Class H. Taylor for his part in ending an uprising in Somalia which began in 1899. This is an early example of RAF aerial policing.
Gecko Marine Safety Helmet Mark X
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X008-4494
This safety helmet was worn by individuals taking part in search and rescue drills. This involves putting on an immersion suit and lifejacket, stepping off a launch and floating around in the sea waiting for the rescue helicopter to winch you aboard.
Black Cat lucky charm of Flight Lieutenant John Elwyn Charles
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, X005-0851
A black cat crossing your path is a good luck superstition. This hand stitched black cat was carried on operations in 1943–1944 by navigator John Charles of No.192 (Special Duties) Squadron.
Royal Aero Club membership badge, 1932
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 79/U/1654
The Royal Aero Club worked closely with the Air Ministry to promote aviation as a sport, awarding licences and organising races.
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