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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.
Medal Bar of Warrant Officer William Nathan Addison
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1992/0045/D
William Addison was initially a Wireless Operator but volunteered for aircraft duties at the start of the Battle of Britain in 1940. He flew as an air gunner in Bristol Blenheims with No. 23 Squadron.
Women's Voluntary Service Jacket
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 84/U/543
During the Second World War over one million women volunteered with the Women’s Voluntary Service (WVS). Their work ranged from metal salvage, running mobile canteens for troops to providing rest centres for residents affected by bombing.
Unit Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-6286
The Groundcrew for No. 20 Squadron have taken the elements of an eagle and rising sun from the squadron's crest to create their own badge.
Wolseley Helmet of Other Ranks
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 75/U/1051
Although it was only widely issued to British Forces during the Second Boer War, the Wolseley Helmet was the standard tropical pith helmet dating from when the RAF was formed in 1918. It continued to be in use until 1945. The Wolseley Helmet was unpopular – it was heavy and made you sweat.
RAF Flying Badge of a Radio Observer
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 83/U/140
As the Second World War progressed the Observer's badge was slowly phased out, replaced by an Aircrew Brevet, first introduced for Air Gunners. Each speciality was represented by the letters of their trade. This Brevet is for a Radio Observer and was worn by operators of the new radar devices being fitted to aircraft of the time.
Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5a
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1918-1930, London, Hangar Two, 74/A/23
A formidable fighter used extensively in the First World War, and second only to the Sopwith Camel in reputation, the SE 5a was the most successful Royal Aircraft Factory design.
Eurofighter Typhoon
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1993-2007, London, Hangar Six, X004-6167
The Eurofighter Typhoon was a product of a partnership between the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain. Development began in 1988. It was initially employed in an air-to-air fighter role as the Typhoon F2 and RAF deliveries began in 2003.
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.
Princess Mary's RAF Nursing Service Tropical Helmet
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 66/U/185
In the 1920s, the majority of the RAF Squadrons were deployed overseas. 1922 saw the first overseas posting by the RAF Nursing Service when ten Sisters, suitably equipped with tropical helmets, were posted to Baghdad.
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