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Medal Bar of Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey Allard
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1989/0210/D
‘Sammy’ Allard was an exceptional and highly popular pilot who destroyed at least ten German aircraft during the Battle of Britain.
No. 601 Squadron Pennant
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 76/Y/1825
This pennant was worn by an aircraft participating in an air show at RAF North Weald in 1954. It depicts the County Arms of London beside the Winged Sword of No. 601 (County of London) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force, whose Meteor fighters were resident at the base at the time.
Distinguished Flying Cross of Flight Lieutenant Peter Charles Fasken Stevenson
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 67/D/513
Peter Stevenson was a successful pilot during the Battle of Britain, who managed to escape from a number of Luftwaffe attacks. His DFC citation stated that ‘his coolness, courage and spirit are of the highest order’.
Medal Bar of Squadron Leader Alfred Whitby
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, X002-6494
Alfred Whitby was rated as an exceptional pilot who flew Hurricanes with No. 79 Squadron at Biggin Hill in the Second World War.
Badge of an Aerial Gunner
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 77/U/434
During the 1920s ground tradesmen could volunteer to serve as air gunners. This was an extra duty over and above their usual job. Along with extra flying pay these skilled tradesmen were entitled to wear a winged bullet badge on their right sleeve.
Head and Breast Set
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 67/R/448
This standard General Post Office equipment was widely used by RAF personnel during the Second World War. It enabled the wearer to make and receive calls while freeing their hands for other tasks.
Aircrew Helmet Mark 4A
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1996/0427/U
Introduced during the early 1980s, the Mk 4 series was used widely.
Field Service Cap of an Air Transport Auxiliary Male Member
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 78/U/981
The Air Transport Auxiliary was made up of both male and female members who ferried aircraft to wherever they were needed. Their uniform was designed in a similar style to the RAF but in a dark navy blue.
Medal Bar of Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Andrew Henry Humphrey, GCB, OBE, DFC, AFC and Two Bars
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1988/0611/D
Sir Andrew Humphrey had a long and distinguished career in the RAF, beginning at RAF College Cranwell in 1939 as a Flight Cadet. He became Chief of the Air Staff in 1974 and was later promoted to Marshal of the Royal Air Force.
Plotting Block, Friendly Forces
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1939-1945, Cosford, Hangar Two, X008-4179
Plotting blocks and counters were used in Operations Rooms in the Second World War and particularly in the Battle of Britain to track the movements of incoming formations of enemy aircraft.
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