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Air Gunner's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1939 Pattern of Warrant Officer Ansell

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 72/U/87

In 1938 Air Gunners became the first aircrew trade to receive a new style of flying badge. This single winged brevet mirrored the style of the earlier Observer’s badge.

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Mk 57 / B57 Tactical Nuclear Depth Bomb

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1963-1980, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1994/0135/O

Training version of US tactical nuclear bomb as used by RAF 1960s/70s. Cigar-shaped bomb body with four fixed stabilising fins at rear. Fixed and folding suspension lugs at top of the bomb, pre-flight selection panel on side of bomb mid way along the body.

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A brief history of 172 Squadron, 1942-1945

Archives, In Storage, A48

Three page typescript history of No.172 Squadron.

A brief history of 172 Squadron, 1942-1945 | A48

Commemorative Plaque from Hudson Aircraft T9465

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940-1943, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1994/0134/C

Large rectangular gilded metal plaque. Decorated edging plus inscription.

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Molins 6lb anti-tank gun

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-1945, London, Hangar Three/Four, 65/O/1192

Anti-tank cannon modified for use as airborne weapon mounted on non-original gun carriage. Capable of automatic firing at a rate of around 55 rounds per minute.

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57mm / 6lb Dummy Artillery Shells for Molins Gun

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1945, London, Hangar Three/Four, 65/O/1193

Group of five artillery training rounds as used in Molins 6 pounder anti-shipping weapon. All tapering brass rounds painted red/white/black at the ends to denominate training rounds.

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Battle of Britain 21st anniversary souvenir book

Library, In Storage, X004-0388

Souvenir book for RAF Finningley’s ‘At Home’ Day on Saturday 16 September 1961 commemorating the twenty first anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The flying programme and station plan is not included

Page showing five grey aircraft against blue sky. With white and black text and white box with blue and red text, Royal Air Force Museum

Distinguished Flying Cross of Flying Officer G.S.P. Rooney

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940, In Storage, In Storage, 1990/0405/D

Awarded to Flying Officer G.S.P. Rooney for his attack on the Scharnhorst on 19 June 1940. Rooney learnt to fly at 7 FTS and was posted to No. 42 Squadron on Beauforts.

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Air Crew Survival at Sea part two: The Multi Seat Dinghy

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-4004/002

Training film on survival at sea. The crew of a ditched aircraft board their dinghy and demonstrate survival drills and dinghy features before being found by a maritime patrol aircraft.

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Air Crew Survival at Sea part one: The Single Seat Dinghy

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-4004/001

Training film on survival at sea. A pilot ejects from his aircraft and demonstrates the use of features included with his single-seat dinghy before being rescued by a Whirlwind helicopter.

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