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IFOR Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-6223

During the 1990s the RAF would undertake both offensive and peacekeeping role in the Balkans. The Implementation Force (IFOR) was a NATO-led peace-keeping force which operated in the former Yugoslavian provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Cloth shield shaped badge with vertical inscription IFOR in roman characters on the left and in Cyrillic on the right, © RAF Museum

Operation GRANBY Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-5352

GRANBY was the operational name given to the response by UK forces to Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait in 1990 and the subsequent Gulf War of 1991.

Circular yellow cloth badge with cartoon camel and inscription reading Bye Bye Saddam, © RAF Museum

Steel Helmet Mark II

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 78/U/848

This helmet was the standard 'Tommy' issue used by British and Commonwealth troops during the First and Second World Wars.

Hard steel domed helmet with short brim and fabric chinstrap, © RAF Museum

Night Simulation Goggles

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1995/0536/U

It is much safer to practice night flying during the day than in the dark. Wearing these heavily tinted goggles, a pupil can experience the low light levels of night flying while the instructor keeps a good look out.

Dark glass oval goggles with black leather surround and webbing strap, © RAF Museum

Course and Speed Calculator Mark IIA

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 65/I/124

This analogue calculator enabled courses to be worked out quickly taking into account the effect of the wind.

Metal instrument with large circular disk and rule to the front, © RAF Museum

Aircrew Helmet Mark 1

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 66/U/1166

The first of the RAF's resin-bonded protective helmets which quickly gained the nickname 'Bone-Dome'.

Glossy silver hard-shell protective crash helmet, © RAF Museum

Beret of Other Ranks

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 80/U/1399

In 1948 the beret replaced the Field Service cap as the standard headgear for No. 2 Working Dress uniform.

Blue grey beret with RAF badge at front, © RAF Museum

Girl's Venture Corps Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-1241

Until 1983 the Air Training Corps only accepted male cadets. From 1942 female cadets with an interest in aviation could join the Women's Junior Air Corps.

Triangular silver badge with aircraft motif and blue oval cloth badge with V motif, © RAF Museum

Flying Helmet

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1993/0408/U

As communications devices became more common in aircraft, the 1930 Pattern helmet was introduced offering a range of fittings which could be added to the basic leather cap.

Brown leather helmet encasing head, cheeks and neck with attached hearing tubes, © RAF Museum

Flying Belt Release Buckle

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1993/0249/A

A Sutton harness, or Harness Type A as it was officially known by the RAF, was the standard way of securing a pilot to their seat up until the 1950s. It consisted of four canvas straps with large metal eyelets through which this buckle was passed.

Triangular metal frame with pin securing a metal cylinder, © RAF Museum