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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

Mountain Climbing Helmet

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 73/U/463

The RAF Mountain Rescue Service can trace its origins back to a unit established during 1942 which was trained and equipped to reach crash sites in the Welsh mountains. While its original purpose was to recover military personnel, the Mountain Rescue Service has spent most of its operational life providing aid to civilians.

Bright blue brimless hard crash helmet with nylon chinstraps, © RAF Museum

Flying Helmet Mark I

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1917-1930, London, Hangar One, X002-6497

The original RAF flying helmet. This pattern of helmet was first issued to the Royal Flying Corps in 1916 and continued in service with the RAF into the 1930s.

Soft brown leather fur-lined helmet with chinstrap and upturned fur peak, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Cane Swagger Stick

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 66/U/920

During the 1920s and 1930s a cane swagger stick like this example formed part of an airman's kit.

Wooden cane with silver top and brass ferrule, RAF Museum

NAPS EpiPen

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1990/0985/S

The threat of chemical or biological attack during the 1991 Gulf War was taken very seriously. Nuclear, chemical and biological warfare suits, along with respirators, were constant companions. Nerve agent pre-treatment sets (NAPS) were issued.

Cardboard box of pills and cylindrical fluid applicator, both plastic wrapped, © RAF Museum

Jigsaw Puzzle of H2S Display

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 73/K/552

By assembling jigsaw puzzles like this one of Oslo Fjord in Norway, RAF navigators learned to recognise places from the way they were displayed on H2S ground mapping radar screens.

36-piece jigsaw puzzle showing a black and white map of islands, Jigsaw Design & Publishing © RAF Museum

Air Force Department Fire Service Helmet

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 83/U/1342

The Air Force Department Fire Service was formed in 1959, merging into the joint military Defence Fire Service in 1990.

White hard helmet with fire service badge, © RAF Museum

PR-24 Baton

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X005-6267

After the 2003 invasion of Iraq, UK forces including RAF personnel found themselves having to deal with growing civil unrest.

Black polycarbonate stick with side handle, © RAF Museum

Webbing Paste

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 85/U/1242

In addition to the shining boots and brasses, webbing equipment had to be cleaned and protected with a covering of webbing paste.

Circular grey metal tin with white lettering: Property's RAF Blue Webbing Paste, © RAF Museum

Dining Spoon

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 71/Z/259

On joining the RAF you would be issued with a number of essential items. This would have included set of eating irons consisting of a knife, fork and spoon.

Metal knife and silver plate spoon, © RAF Museum