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Engineer's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1942 Pattern of Flying Officer Vivian Allen William Rosewarne

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 81/U/882

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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Observer's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1918 Pattern, of Lieutenant Henry Godwin Pratt

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 79/U/1617

First introduced to the Royal Flying Corps in 1915 the Observer’s Badge was worn by aircrew who were not pilots but undertook a range of flying duties.

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

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 74/U/813

In 1938 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 Fg Off N H Brown

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 83/U/736

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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Air Gunner's Badge, Gilt Metal, 1923 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 73/U/266

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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Engineer's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1942 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1987/0317/U

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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Air Gunner's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1939 Pattern of Warrant Officer William Botsford Runner

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1992/0017/U

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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Observer's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1918 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 73/U/664

First introduced to the Royal Flying Corps in 1915 the Observer’s Badge was worn by aircrew who were not pilots but undertook a range of flying duties.

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Medal Bar of Pilot Officer Robert Alan Marshall

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1997/0384/D

Robert Alan Marshall trained in Canada as a navigator. Marshall joined the RAF as a Sergeant, before being promoted to Pilot Officer, and served with Nos. 12 and 619 Squadrons. Marshall was later seconded to BOAC.

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Medal Bar of Group Captain Geoffrey Brunner

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1993/0470/D

During the Battle of Britain Geoffrey Brunner served with No. 43 Squadron. On 26 August 1940 in a raid off Portsmouth he was attacked by a Messerschmitt Bf 109. With no radio, engine or hydraulics, covered in petrol and wounded in the ankle, he successfully made a wheels-up landing at RAF Tangmere.

Six medals on individual ribbons with different stripe patterns in multiple colours, © RAF Museum

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