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The Battle of Britain: An Air Ministry account of the great days from 8 August - 31 October 1940

Library, In Storage, R016446

A pamphlet issued by the Ministry of Information on behalf of the Air Ministry, first published in 1941 priced 6d.

Page showing airmen on the ground and aircraft in the sky in with cream band across the middle with black text, Royal Air Force Museum

A service of thanksgiving and remembrance commemorating the sixth anniversary of the Battle of Britain, 15th September 1946, St George's Chapel of Remembrance, Royal Air Force Station Biggin Hill, Kent

Library, In Storage, X006-4219

Programme of a religious service held at Royal Air Force Station Biggin Hill on 15 September 1946 in remembrance of the Battle of Britain

Cream page with a circle with wings topped with crown and letters RAF in middle. Red frame and red and black gothic text, Royal Air Force Museum

Medals of Air Commodore Al Deere

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, X003-1918

RAF Spitfire pilot Al Deere was perhaps the most famous of the many New Zealanders who joined the RAF and fought in the Second World War.

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

Flying Helmet Type B

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 77/U/636

Similar in shape to the 1930 Pattern flying helmet, the most recognisable feature of the Type B was the large zipped covers housing the telephone receivers.

Soft brown leather helmet with chinstrap and large leather headphone domes over ears, © RAF Museum

Auxiliary Fire Service Jacket

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X006-5580

The Auxiliary Fire Service was formed in 1938 to supplement the work of local fire brigades. It was formed of volunteers, many of whom were too old or too young to serve in the military.

Double-breasted black jacket with silver buttons, two red stripes on each shoulder and a red 'NFS 34' badge on the chest, © RAF Museum

Aircraft Recognition Cards

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 69/K/414

Aircraft recognition was a vital skill for the Royal Observer Corps and aircrew. Many hours were devoted to studying photographs or drawings of aircraft. Illustrated playing cards added some fun to the process.

Aircraft Recognition Cards | 69/K/414, © RAF Museum

Junkers Ju 88 Recognition Model

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 1991/0198/M

This is a British-made model of a Second World War German Junkers Ju 88, used to train RAF personnel, particularly pilots, gunners and members of the Observer Corps, in the vital skill of aircraft recognition.

Model of an aircraft in dark grey-green, with a black cross on each wing and a swastika on the tail, © RAF Museum

Observer Corps Armband

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 78/U/619

The Observer Corps, later Royal Observer Corps, was a civil defence organisation formed in 1925 to detect, identify, track and report aircraft in the skies over the UK.

Armband in black and white striped fabric with a metal clasp and ‘Observer Corps’ in red stitching, © RAF Museum

Medal Bar of Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey Allard

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1989/0210/D

‘Sammy’ Allard was an exceptional and highly popular pilot who destroyed at least ten German aircraft during the Battle of Britain.

Five medals on individual ribbons in multiple colours and patterns, © RAF Museum

Voluntary Work for the Forces Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X003-4410

The Voluntary Work for the Forces badge was awarded during the Second World War. To earn a badge you had to contribute at least three months (about 600 hours) voluntary work in aid of the war effort.

Round red badge with the letters V W intertwined in silver above a motto, set in a silver casing with a sculpted lion on top, © RAF Museum