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Flying Goggles, RAF, Mk VII

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 70/U/1224

Mk VII Flying Goggles were introduced during July 1942. A flip down anti-glare screen could be attached to the bracket at the top of the goggles but is not fitted to this example.

Flying Goggles, RAF, Mk VII, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Pathfinder Force badge of Flight Lieutenant Angus Caesar-Gordon DFC DFM

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, X004-5202

Pathfinder crews identified and marked targets for the main bomber stream of aircraft. These crews underwent additional training and were expected to complete one Tour of 45 operations. A qualified Pathfinder was allowed to wear the coveted eagle badge over his left breast pocket.

Gilded brass eagle, wings outstretched, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

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

King's Cup, 1933, commemorative lighter

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X002-7387

In 1933 Alex Henshaw, aged 20, competed in the King’s Cup Air Race. This commemorative lighter marks his participation.

Silver lighter with clock inset on the front, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

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

Medal Bar of Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Dermot Alexander Boyle

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1993/0395/D

Sir Dermot Boyle was the first Cranwell graduate to become Chief of the Air Staff. He was also the first Chairman of trustees for the Royal Air Force Museum.

Medal Bar of Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Dermot Alexander Boyle | 1993/0395/D

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

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