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German Air Force 1933-1945, KW s/41 Flying Trousers

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X002-8886

To the victors, go the spoils. These trousers managed to escape destruction by American forces tasked with clearing out a Luftwaffe store and fell into the hands of Dutch civilians.

German Air Force 1933-1945, KW s/41 Flying Trousers | X002-8886, Royal Air Force Museum

Target folder, operation number GO. 1190, Schulau, 1942-1944

Archives, In Storage, AC84/1/2/10

Target information folder for the power station and oil refinery at Schulau, near Hamburg, 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. 1190, Schulau, 1942-1944 | AC84/1/2/10, Crown

Pilot's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1920 Pattern of Gp Capt Derek Price

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 80/U/199

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 Flt Lt Valentine George Hinds

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 72/U/986

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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Recorded interview with Corporal Erwin Vinall, 30 January 2026

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9920

Erwin Vinall describes his RAF service as an air communications technician, including work on Victor air-to-air refuelling tanker aircraft at RAF Marham and Ascension Island during the 1982 Falklands War.

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Bomb Aimer's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1942 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 74/U/506

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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GEE-H, Type 157 Indicator

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X003-1409

By 1944, the GEE-H navigational aid provided bomber aircraft the ability to bomb accurately at night or through cloud, greatly improving the effectiveness of Allied air power.

GEE-H, Type 157 Indicator | X003-1409, Royal Air Force Museum

Parachute Jump Instructor’s Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1945 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X004-5227

RAF Parachute Jump Instructors train members of all branches of the British Armed Forces. In 1945, they were classified as honorary aircrew members wearing the first brevet to display a symbol rather than a letter.

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Pilot's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1954 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X004-3595

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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Air Gunner's Badge, Gilt Metal, 1923 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 75/U/2

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

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