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Target folder, operation number GO. 1270, Molbis, 1942-1944

Archives, In Storage, AC84/1/2/28

Target information folder prepared by the Air Ministry Target Section giving details of the power station, coal drying and tar treatments works at Molbis.

Target folder, operation number GO. 1270, Molbis, 1942-1944 | AC84/1/2/28, © Crown

Auxiliary Fire Service Jacket

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X006-5580

The Auxiliary Fire Service was formed in 1938 to supplement the work of local fire brigades. It was formed of volunteers, many of whom were too old or too young to serve in the military.

Double-breasted black jacket with silver buttons, two red stripes on each shoulder and a red 'NFS 34' badge on the chest, © RAF Museum

Letter Head Printing Die

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 74/T/1275

For many people today, work is centred around a constant avalanche of emails. In the past, communication took the form of letters and memos.

Rectangular metal block inscribed with reverse lettering, © RAF Museum

Air Defence Corps Cadet Cap Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 72/U/1295

Formed in 1938 as the youth wing of the Air League of the British Empire, the Air Defence Cadet Corps was taken under RAF control in 1941, becoming the Air Training Corps.

Circular silver badge with blue stylised eagle, © RAF Museum

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

Voluntary Work for the Forces Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X003-4410

The Voluntary Work for the Forces badge was awarded during the Second World War. To earn a badge you had to contribute at least three months (about 600 hours) voluntary work in aid of the war effort.

Round red badge with the letters V W intertwined in silver above a motto, set in a silver casing with a sculpted lion on top, © RAF Museum

Observer Corps Armband

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 78/U/619

The Observer Corps, later Royal Observer Corps, was a civil defence organisation formed in 1925 to detect, identify, track and report aircraft in the skies over the UK.