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Boulton Paul Defiant Mark I

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940-1944, Cosford, Hangar Two, 74/A/16

The Defiant introduced a new tactical concept in two-seat RAF fighter design by concentrating all armament in a four-gun turret behind the cockpit. During the Battle of Britain, it proved no match for German fighters and was quickly withdrawn from daylight operations and moved to a night-fighter role.

Single engine aircraft with propeller and black wings and body, © RAF Museum

Hawker Hurricane Wreck

Aircraft & Exhibits, JUN 1940-31 AUG 1940, In Storage, 79/A/1722

Hawker Hurricane I P3175 was built by the Gloster Aircraft Company and issued to No. 257 Squadron in August 1940. From 17 August onwards it was flown most often by Pilot Officer Gerard Hamilton Maffett.

Remains of an aircraft engine, © RAF Museum

Slingsby Type 31 Tandem Tutor

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1950-1996, London, Hangar Five, X003-7970

Twin (tandem) seat high-wing basic training glider of wood and fabric construction.

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De Havilland Vampire T.11

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1954-1968, In Storage, X004-9218

The Vampire was a first generation jet fighter which saw service in the immediate post-war period with Royal Air Force front-line fighter squadrons in the United Kingdom and Germany, followed by further service with the Royal Auxiliary Air Force. Work on the design of the DH100 began in May 1942 and the prototype made its first flight on 20 September 1943. Originally called the Spider Crab it was re-named Vampire when ordered into production for the Royal Air Force. The first aircraft did not become available until 1945 and the Vampire did not enter service until the early summer of 1946.

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Hunting Percival Pembroke C1

Aircraft & Exhibits, JUN 1955-APR 1987, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1987/0277/A

Entering service in 1953, the Pembroke took over from the venerable Anson in the light transport and communications role. It was developed from the Prince civil transport having a longer wing to carry an increased all-up weight.

High wing, twin-engined aircraft painted white with blue cheat line, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / (c) RAF Museum/ Iain Duncan