Showing 171 to 180 of 204 search results
Flying Helmet
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1993/0408/U
As communications devices became more common in aircraft, the 1930 Pattern helmet was introduced offering a range of fittings which could be added to the basic leather cap.
Service Dress Cap of a Women's Royal Air Force Air Officer
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X002-8362
In 1949 the gold embroidered badge, patent peak and two rows of embroidered oak leaves identifies the wearer of the newly-formed Women's Royal Air Force as an officer holding the rank of Air Commandant.
Beret of a Warrant Officer
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X003-9402
In 1948 the knitted beret replaced the Field Service cap as the standard headgear for the No. 2 Working Dress uniform.
Pattern Badge of a Wireless Operator
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X003-4433
In 1918, Wireless Operators became the first trade in the RAF to receive a specialist badge. Today it is known as the Telecommunications badge and is worn on the Service Dress uniform of Other Ranks employed in the Radio Engineering Trade.
Medical Services Collar Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 69/U/211
The winged staff and entwined serpents of the Caduceus of Mercury is worn by members of the Medical Branch and the Princes Mary's RAF Nursing Service.
Combat Helmet of a Vehicle Crewman
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1996/0437/U
The RAF has operated armoured fighting vehicles in a number of roles and conflicts.
Cap of a Women's Royal Air Force Cook
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 76/U/1838
In 1949 the Women's Auxiliary Air Force became the Women's Royal Air Force. About 80% of RAF trades were open to women including driving, ground signalling, clerical work and, in the case of the wearer of this item, catering.
Service Dress Cap of Women's Royal Air Force Other Ranks
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 66/U/305
Cut to the same pattern as the cap issued with the initial khaki uniform, WRAF personnel were issued with a pale blue uniform for home dress.
Service Dress Cap of a Field Officer
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 75/U/734
The first blue RAF uniforms were supposedly made from fabric which was ordered by the Imperial Russian government but never delivered due to the revolution of 1917.
Webbing Paste
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 85/U/1242
In addition to the shining boots and brasses, webbing equipment had to be cleaned and protected with a covering of webbing paste.
Filter results by: Hide filters