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Aircrew Helmet Mark 1A

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1996/0414/U

The Mk 1A helmet introduced an attached visor and could still be found in second-line roles into the early 2000s.

Silver hard crash helmet and slideable plastic sun visor, © RAF Museum

Air Force Department Fire Service Helmet

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 73/U/535

The Air Force Department Fire Service provided fire protection on RAF sites. It used both Air Force and civilian personnel. The black colour identified the wearer as a standard firefighter.

Black hard fireman's helmet with solid comb on top and fire service badge, © RAF Museum

Slide Rule

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 85/I/287

When loading aircraft it is important to ensure that the balance is maintained. This is the task of an Air Quartermaster and the job of loading the freight into a Hastings aircraft was made easier by the use of a slide rule specific to the aircraft type.

Wooden ruler with written annotations, © RAF Museum

No. 2 Dress Hat of a Female Officer

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X003-0992

In 1994 the Women's Royal Air Force ceased being a separate service and integrated fully into the Royal Air Force.

Blue grey cap with decorative cloth band and embroidered badge, © RAF Museum