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Observer's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1938 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 77/U/169

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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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Andrew Tonks, 25 June 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9923

Andrew Tonks describes his experience as an RAF Chinook helicopter pilot, including operations in Afghanistan. He remembers transport operations and casualty evacuation flights with the Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT).

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Observer's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1938 Pattern, of Flight Lieutenant Stanley H Evans

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 79/U/2321

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/815

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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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Christine Dziuba, 11 February 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9929

Chris Dziuba remembers her service as an RAF nurse, marriage to an RAF officer, his loss to cancer on 15 January 2006 and her involvement with the RAF Widows Association.

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Navigator's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1942 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1987/0487/U

During 1942, the role of the Observer was abolished being replaced by the separate roles of Navigator and Bomb Aimer, (also known as Air Bomber) each with their distinct flying badge.

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Belt Feed Mechanism, Hispano, 20mm, Mk 1, Right Hand, 7G/202

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1941-1943, In Storage, X008-9068

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/202 | X008-9068, Royal Air Force Museum

Air Electronics Officer/Operator’s Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1956 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X008-7011

The roles of Air Electronics Officer and Air Electronics Operator were established during the 1950s as the systems being fitted to aircraft became more complex and required specialist training.

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Engineer's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1942 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 72/U/698

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, 1938 Pattern, of Squadron Leader Stanley Albert Booker

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 77/U/1014

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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