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Recorded interview with Wendy Parker, 7 January 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9927

Wendy Parker remembers the loss of her husband in a road accident, the various challenges faced after his loss and her involvement with the War Widows and RAF Widows Associations.

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Meteorological Observer's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1945 Pattern, Working Pattern Example

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X008-7013

Meteorological Air Observers had been carried in Coastal Command aircraft from 1943 but it took two years before they were issued with their own Flying Badge under Air Ministry Order A 409/45.

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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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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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Belt Feed Mechanism, Hispano, 20mm, Mk 1*, Right Hand, 7G/518

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-1945, In Storage, X008-9063

By guiding an ammunition belt round a cam, a Belt Feed Mechanism extracts a round from its link and presents the round ready to be fed into the cannon’s breach.

Belt Feed Mechanism, Hispano, 20mm, Mk 1*, Right Hand, 7G/518 | X008-9063, Royal Air Force Museum

Recorded interview with Laura Robbins, 29 August 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9924

Laura Robbins describes her experience as a service wife, the loss of her husband and her work with the RAF Widows Association. She explains how the Association supports new widows.

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Bristol Sycamore HR.14 (XG538) in flight, 15 February 1956

Photographs, In Storage, P100111

The prototype Bristol 171 first flew on 24 July 1947. The type was selected for the RAF as the Bristol Sycamore for anti-submarine and search and rescue operations.

A camouflaged helicopter in flight, Royal Air Force Museum, Charles Brown Collection

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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Bristol Freighter 31E (EI-AFP) in flight, 12 March 1952

Photographs, In Storage, P100107

The Bristol 170 prototype first flew on 2 December 1945. The type was designed to fly freight over short distances.

A twin-engined aeroplane in flight, Royal Air Force Museum, Charles Brown Collection

Air Quartermaster’s Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1962 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X005-5056

Both air and ground crew were employed in transport and passenger aircraft to supervise passengers and secure loads. In 1962 these roles were formally recognised becoming the Aircrew position of Air Quartermaster.

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