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Pilot's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1920 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 78/U/1175

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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Pilot's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1920 Pattern of Fg Off Arthur Edward Binham

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 84/U/693

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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Notes for the information of candidates for commissions in the Auxiliary Air Force

Library, In Storage, X004-2809

Air Ministry Pamphlet providing information for prospective candidates looking to earn commissions in the Auxiliary Air Force. Air Ministry Pamphlet 1, 9th Edition, January 1939.

Printed page introducing the content of the Air Ministry Pamphlet concerning commissions in the Auxiliary Airforce, Crown ©

Engineer's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1942 Pattern of Pilot Officer James Herbert Wolton

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X003-7317

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

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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Target folder, operation number GO. 1191, Zschornewitz, 1943-1944

Archives, In Storage, AC84/1/2/11

Target information folder for the power station and coal fired power station at Zschornewitz, issued in July 1944. Target folders like this were prepared for many German cities and were used to help RAF bomber crews identify targets during their attacks as part of the strategic air offensive in the Second World War.

Target folder, operation number GO. 1191, Zschornewitz, 1943-1944 | AC84/1/2/11, Crown

Target maps, operation number GO. 1157, Saalburg, 1944-1945

Archives, In Storage, AC84/1/2/5

Target maps and photographs of the Bleiloch dam and hydro electric power station on the river Saale.

Target maps, operation number GO. 1157, Saalburg, 1944-1945 | AC84/1/2/5, Crown

Target folder, operation number GO. 1188, Hamburg, 1942-1945

Archives, In Storage, AC84/1/2/8

Hamburg is Germany's second largest city and is an important port and industrial centre, because of this it was a significant target for the RAF's Bomber Command and the USAAF's 8th Air Force and was targeted on numerous occasions.

Target folder, operation number GO. 1188, Hamburg, 1942-1945 | AC84/1/2/8, Crown

Mercury XV and XX aero-engines instructions for overhaul

Library, 006599

Bristol Mercury XV and XX aero-engines instructions for overhaul. Air Publication 1491D, Volume 2, Part 3. Issued by the Air Ministry, June 1940.

Mercury XV and XX aero-engines instructions for overhaul | 006599, Crown

Air Gunner's Badge, Khaki Drill, 1923 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1987/0924/U

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

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