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Avro Anson Mark I

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1941-1962, In Storage, 1996/0066/A

The first RAF aircraft to feature a retractable undercarriage, the Avro Anson entered service with No. 48 Squadron, Coastal Command, in 1936. Anson Mk Is escorted British shipping in the North Sea and English Channel during the Battle of Britain.

Incomplete aircraft with wings and cockpit glass missing, sitting on top of a trailer, © RAF Museum

Bristol Beaufort Mk VIII DD931

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1945, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1994/1345/A

The Bristol Beaufort was a Second World War torpedo bomber that served with Coastal Command from 1938 until 1943. In total 1,380 were built, with 700 being built in Australia.

Bristol Beaufort VIII on display at Hendon., © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Lockheed Hudson Mk IV A16-199

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1973, London, Hangar Three/Four, 81/A/1057

The Lockheed Hudson was a military version of the American Lockheed 14 Super Electra airliner and was ordered for the Royal Air Force in June 1938. Hudsons entered service with Coastal Command in 1939, and used extensively over UK waters on anti-submarine and general reconnaissance duties. They also served overseas.

Lockheed Hudson IIIA on display at Hendon, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Kangaroo mascot from Lancaster R5868

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1945, In Storage, 77/C/963

This hand-made kangaroo, made of pipe cleaners and dressed as a flight sergeant, was adopted by the crew of our Lancaster flown by No. 467 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force. He sat on the navigator’s table.

hand-made kangaroo, made of pipe cleaners and dressed as a flight sergeant, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Original wartime material from the RAF career of Sqdn Ldr John Lyall Sayers 1943-1971

Archives, 1944-1945, In Storage, X005-5907/001/001

These items are the original wartime material that forms part of the collection of Squadron Leader John Lyall Sayers. The material of the overall collection spans from 1943 to 1971.

Photograph with message, Crown ©

Curtiss Kittyhawk Mk IV

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1944, London, Hangar Five, 1994/1347/A

The Curtiss Kittyhawk was the final development of the monoplane Curtiss Hawk fighters. First introduced into service in January 1942, over 3000 Kittyhawks were delivered to Commonwealth Air Forces.

Kittyhawk displayed in Mediterranean theatre camouflage, shark mouth details at front air intake, with RAF roundels, fin flash, serial FX760 and No. 112 Squadron fuselage code markings., RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum

Programme for the reformation of No. 80 Squadron RAF No. 80 Squadron RAAF

Library, 15 APR 2024, In Storage, X008-6479

Programme for the reformation of No. 80 Squadron (RAF) and No. 80 Squadron (RAAF) at Eglin Air Force Base on 15 April 2024.

Printed programme, Crown

AM Sir Peter Drummond KCB; DSO and Bar; MC

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1982

Air Marshal Sir Peter Drummond gives a brief synopsis of his career since 1914, including his views on the importance of co-operation within the British Empire and Commonwealth.

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Operational programme of No. 455 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, 2 April 1942

Archives, In Storage, A383

During 1942, No. 455 (Royal Australian Air Force) Squadron operated Handley Page Hampden Mark 1 bombers from Wigsley. Crews detailed for operations on 2 April are listed on this sheet.

Typescript single page document with table of aircrew names and aircraft serials, Crown

Recorded interview with Marshal of the RAF Sir Peter Harding, 26 October 2018

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4806

Peter Harding flew Canberra bomber aircraft and Wessex helicopters with the RAF and Royal Australian Air Force and was Chief of the Air Staff and Chief of the Defence Staff.

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