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Patch, Military/RAF pilot wings, embroidered
RAF embroidered pilot wings. Beige wings with feather details and crown above on black background. At center in beige is "RAF" surrounded by brown garland. Fabric lining on back of patch.

Hat, Uniform/RAF, Dark Blue, with embroidered emblem
RAF fabric uniform dress hat with visor. Blue wool fabric covering with woven black band of fabric around entire base of hat above visor. Shiny leather band sits below black fabric band on front half of hat. Emblem on front center of hat features,…

[Flight logbook for Leon Swietlikowski, circa 1943-1945]
Flight logbook for Leon Swietlikowski, circa 1943-1945. Includes photographic postcards and military records glued to pages. 35 pages.

[Flight logbook for Leon Swietlikowski, circa 1940-1943]
Flight logbook for Leon Swietlikowski, circa 1940-1943. Includes photographic postcards and military records glued to pages. 98 pages.

[Officer's clothing card issued by the Royal Air Force to Leon Swietlikowski, circa 1940]
Officer's clothing card issued by the Royal Air Force to Leon Swietlikowski, circa 1940.

[Military document certifying Leon Swietlikowski's date of birth and birthplace, March 27, 1946]
Military document produced by the Royal Air Force (Polish) Record Office, certifying Leon Swietlikowski's date of birth and birthplace in the absence of an official birth certificate, March 27, 1946. One typed page.

[WAAF servicewomen]
Photographic group portrait of WAAF (Women's Auxiliary Air Force) servicewomen, August 20, 1941.Inscription: "[illegible] O'Sullivan."Stamped on verso: "R.A.F. Calshot. Reference Cal. G. 377. 20 Aug 1941. R.A.F. Official. Crown Copyright Reserve."

Pin, Military/Wings, RAF pilot
Set of RAF pilot wings made from sterling silver and inlaid enamel. Wings are designed with a crown on top of a wreath with wings outstretched on either side. In center of wreath is raised text 'RAF' in stylized lettering. Wreath is filled in with…

Necktie/RAF, Squad. Leader Pat Hancock
RAF necktie worn by Pat Hancock. Necktie is navy blue woven silk decorated with small embroidered rosettes and small outlines of the United Kingdom in gold thread. Inner section of tie lined with blue silk. "Gieves" tags sewn to underside of…

Boot, Flight/RAF, 1941 Pattern
Pair of RAF flight boots, made from dark brown suede with black rubber trim and wood and rubber sole. Upper boot made from brown suede with rubber trim around lower section of boot above heel. Interior of boots lined with sheep's wool. Adjustable…
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