PN You are quite correct. I'm not sure of the date it happened but the RAFM now has ownership of all Squadron properties once a Squadron disbands. This came about as so many times, property went ''missing'' in between disbandment and reformation and it was realised that so much of the RAF's history was lost with these items. If a Squadron reforms they can the apply for the memorabilia to be reissued but it will always remain the property of the Museum. I went to Stafford on a couple of visits and found the staff very helpful and the items that they store fascinating and also a little sad that so much exists that it can never be displayed as there simple isn't enough museum space to put it all on display.