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Air Gunner's Badge, Gilt Metal, 1923 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 79/U/2379

In 1923 this gilt metal badge was introduced to be worn on the upper right sleeve of qualified Air Gunners in recognition of their status as part-time aircrew.

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Navigator's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1942 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 79/U/1707

During 1942, the role of the Observer was abolished being replaced by the separate roles of Navigator and Bomb Aimer, (also known as Air Bomber) each with their distinct flying badge.

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Bomb Aimer's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1942 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1987/0867/U

During 1942, the role of the Observer was abolished being replaced by the separate roles of Navigator and Bomb Aimer, (also known as Air Bomber) each with their distinct flying badge.

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Air Gunner's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1939 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 84/U/680

In 1939 Air Gunners became the first aircrew trade to receive a new style of flying badge. This single winged brevet mirrored the style of the earlier Observer’s badge.

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Pilot's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1920 Pattern of Sgt F Harvey

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 77/U/1368

This qualification badge, commonly referred to as ‘Wings’, is awarded to individuals who have completed their pilot training and remains the most coveted badge in the Royal Air Force.

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Engineer's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1942 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 82/U/687

In 1942, the aircrew position of Engineer was introduced. Their role was to monitor the engine and fuel systems while aiding the pilot in their flying duties.

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Pilot's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1920 Pattern of Maj Charles Hubert Jeffs

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1997/0284/U

This qualification badge, commonly referred to as ‘Wings’, is awarded to individuals who have completed their pilot training and remains the most coveted badge in the Royal Air Force.

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Timing Plate, Gun Synchronisation

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X008-9061

Synchronization gear allowed bullets to pass through the arc of a propeller by preventing the gun from firing when the propeller was in the way. This plate was used to check the timing was correct prior to fitting a propeller.

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Pilot's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1920 Pattern of Sqdn Ldr John Noel Dowland

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X004-9932

This qualification badge, commonly referred to as ‘Wings’, is awarded to individuals who have completed their pilot training and remains the most coveted badge in the Royal Air Force.

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Aircraft Recognition Chart: Hurricane I, IIA & IIB (Merlin) (No cannon), Sea Hurricane IA & IIB (Merlin) (No cannon), Hurricane IIC (Merlin) (4 cannon)

Library, X004-7761

Ministry of Aircraft Production aircraft recognition chart of a Hawker Hurricane I, IIA & IIB (Merlin) (No cannon), Hawker Sea Hurricane IA & IIB (Merlin) (No cannon) and Hawker Hurricane IIC (Merlin) (4 cannon).

Recognition chart showing images of Hurricane I, IIA & IIB, Hurricane IIC and Sea Hurricane IA, IIB, Crown ©

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