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Hawker-Siddeley Blue Steel

Aircraft & Exhibits, JUN 1962-DEC 1969, London, Hangar One, 71/O/378

Started privately by AV Roe in 1954, a contract was eventually placed by the Ministry of Supply in 1956 for a stand-off missile to carry a Thermonuclear device with a 1 mega ton yield.

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British Aerospace Skyflash

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1978-2006, London, Hangar One, 1997/0109/O

The Skyflash was a was a medium-range semi-active radar homing air-to-air missile.

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Ground Servicing, Blue Steel Missile, Mk. 1

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1962-1969, London, Hangar One, 71/O/379

Yellow painted servicing trolley for Blue Steel nuclear missile.

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Reid Pilot Aptitude Testing Machine

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1986/0825/I

Before a potential recruit is accepted for flying training, they have to undergo a series of aptitude tests. This machine was used to test their ability to steer a course while delays were introduced to their steering inputs.

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1920s RAF Recruiting Sign

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1990/0217/Z

One of the more appealing aspects of the military service has always been the opportunity to see far off lands and this RAF recruiting sign, from the 1920s, is certainly pushing that concept.

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Rudder of Avro 504J

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 65/A/983

The Rudder of Avro 504J, C4451 in which Price Albert, later to become His Majesty King George VI, learned to fly. While he qualified for his pilot’s wings, his royal status prohibited him from flying solo.

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Red Snow, Nuclear Warhead

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1962-Circa 1969, London, Hangar One, 73/O/210

This green cylinder contained the Red Snow thermo-nuclear warhead fitted to the Blue Steel standoff missile and provided the weapon with its yield of roughly one megaton.

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Eurofighter Typhoon, TV Advert Model

Aircraft & Exhibits, 2007, London, Hangar One, X003-1188

A large model of a Eurofighter Typhoon made for a recruiting advert. It's constructed from tools, stationery and computer parts, reflecting the different trades available in the RAF.

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Trojan 4x2 Light Van

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1924-1935, London, Hangar One, 71/V/789

The Trojan light van was introduced by the RAF in 1924 as a cheap replacement for the Ford Model T vans of the First World War.

Trojan 5cwt Van, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Duke Of Edinburgh's RAF Officer's Cap, 1932 pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X008-7071

The Royal Family are active in their support for and service of the UK's Armed Forces. This Air Officer's cap was worn by His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, and displays the rank of Marshal of the Royal Air Force.

Duke Of Edinburgh's RAF Officer's 1932 pattern Cap., © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan