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Hand embroidered tapestry with 1968-1977 in yellow

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1996/0254/C

One of a series of tapestries embroidered by members of the Women's Royal Air Force in their free time as a tribute to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the RAF.

Hand embroidered tapestry with 1968-1977 in yellow | 1996/0254/C, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Officer's, Pale B/G, Ptn 1918

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 71/U/1249

Air Ministry Weekly Order No. 162 of 1918 introduced a new uniform of pale blue fabric to the same pattern as the khaki uniform worn during the First World War.

Officer's, Pale B/G, Ptn 1918 | 71/U/1249

Vickers, 0.303in, Gas Operated, Mk. 1, No 1

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 70/O/568

The 1930s saw major upgrades to aircraft-mounted machine guns. The Vickers Gas Operated machine gun was selected to replace the Lewis gun and was introduced into Royal Air Force service in 1937.

Vickers, 0.303in, Gas Operated, Mk. 1, No 1 | 70/O/568, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Civil Air Guard cap badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1995/0970/U

The Civil Air Guard was established in 1938, it sought to use the facilities of civil flying clubs to train men and women, aged between 18 and 50, who would offer their services to the RAF in an emergency.

Silver badge of laurel wreath with crwon t the top and in the letters CAC in blue enamel in the centre., IAIN DUNCAN

Magazine, Vickers Gas Operated Machine Gun

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 65/O/83

The Vickers Gas Operated machine gun was selected to replace the Lewis gun and was introduced into Royal Air Force service in 1937. It fired bullets from round pan-shaped magazines, which held upto 100 rounds

Magazine, Vickers Gas Operated Machine Gun | 65/O/83

Tapestry depicting ten Folland Gnat aircraft flying in formation

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1996/0246/C

Hand embroidered coloured tapestry depicting ten RAF Red Arrow aerobatic team Folland Gnat aircraft flying in formation

Hand embroidered coloured tapestry depicting ten RAF Folland Gnat red arrow aircraft flying in formation., RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

British Empire, Most Excellent Order of the, Dame Commander, Civil, Star

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1992/0800/D

Star of the Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, of the pre 1937 design. Awarded to Lady Bryon who later became Lady Houston

Silver star badge with four long four short points. Central gold medallion with Britannia surrounded by a crimson circlet ins, RAF Museum

Officer’s Volunteer Reserve Collor Badge, 1939 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 77/U/1535

These small gilt badges were worn on the lapels of an officer’s service dress uniform to identify them as being a member of the Volunteer Reserve.

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Medal Bar of Group Captain Edgar Roper-Curzon Nanson

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 76/D/686

The medals of Group Captain Edgar Nanson, including the Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross and campaign medals.

Medal Bar of Group Captain Edgar Roper-Curzon Nanson | 76/D/686

British Empire, Most Excellent Order of the, Knight Commander, Military, Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1993/0398/D

The Order of the British Empire was established in 1917 to recognise outstanding work in the First World War and is still awarded.

British Empire, Most Excellent Order of the, Knight Commander, Military, Badge | 1993/0398/D