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

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 71/U/600

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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Navigator's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1942 Pattern, Master Pattern Example

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X004-9966

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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Air Gunner's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1939 Pattern, Standard Pattern 7163

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1987/0905/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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Pilot's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1920 Pattern of MRAF Sir John Cotesworth Slessor

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 79/U/2033

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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Bristol 170 Freighter prototype (G-AGPV) in flight, 28 February 1946

Photographs, In Storage, P100104

The Bristol 170 prototype G-AGPV first flew on 2 December 1945. It was designed to fly freight over short distances.

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

Recorded interview with Jennifer Morris, 7 January 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9925

Jennie Morris remembers the loss of her husband in an air accident, the lack of support then available and the importance of the support provided by the RAF Widows Association.

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Engineer's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1942 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X004-5207

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 2Lt George Arthur Raybone

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 81/U/1561

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 Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1939 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 72/U/1250

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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GS Tender, 4 x 2, 15 Cwt, Model MW

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1968, Cosford, Hangar Four, 68/V/595

Four-wheeled open-cab truck specially modified to tow the trailer carrying the coffin of MRAF Lord Trenchard during his funeral procession, February 21 1956.

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