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Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1945-1983, In Storage, 83/A/1374

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress dropped more bombs than any other US aircraft in the Second World War, and was the main bomber of the United States Army Air Forces in Europe in the Second World War.

Starboard side view of Boeing B17 on a white background., © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / u00a9 RAF Museum / Iain Duncan

Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina

Aircraft & Exhibits, APR 1945-MAY 1974, Cosford, External Display, 74/A/789

The last version of the ‘Cat’ to be developed, the PBY 6A, amphibian, was the culmination of a design associated with some of the most notable maritime air operations of the Second World War. Initially designed to meet a pre war US Navy requirement for a new maritime patrol aircraft, the prototype PBY 1 first took to the air on 21 March 1935. Subsequently, the PBY series of flying boats and amphibians were built in greater numbers than any other aircraft of their type and used by Air Forces and civilian operators around the world.

Twin piston engine aircraft in Royal Danish Air Force grey / bright orange scheme., © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / (c) RAF Museum/ Iain Duncan

Recorded interview with Wing Commander Martin Mayer, 17 August 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3309

Martin Mayer describes his experience as a pilot in Whirlwind, Puma, Wessex and Chinook helicopters, as an instructor and as a test pilot in various aircraft types at Boscombe Down.

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Recorded interview with Chief Technician Peter Rees Morgan, 4 May 2017

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3359

Recorded interview with Peter Morgan, who was an armourer from 1983 to the 2000s. He participated in the 1991 Gulf War and in Operations Warden, Deny Flight and Allied Force.

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Recorded interview with Group Captain Christopher Finn, 20 July 2017

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3379

Recorded interview with Chris Finn, who served as a navigator in Buccaneer aircraft with the Royal Navy and RAF, as a navigation instructor and as RAF Director of Defence Studies.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Mathew Stannard, 10 February 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5696

Mathew Stannard served as an RAF pilot in Tornado and Typhoon aircraft, and on secondment to Virgin Orbit as a pilot in 747 aircraft used in a satellite launch role.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Arthur Spencer, 22 May 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7423

Arthur Spencer was a navigator in Lancaster bomber aircraft of 97 Squadron, including raids on Peenemünde and Berlin. In Dakota transport aircraft, he participated in the Berlin Airlift of 1948-1949.

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Yours Till the Boys Come Home (from 'Bunk' portfolio) by Eduardo Paolozzi, screenprint

Fine Art, London, Art Gallery, Hangar Three, FA05412

While in the late-1940s austerity measures persisted in Britain, American commodities and advertising, by contrast, reflected the USA’s economic and cultural dominance. They also reflected America’s popular imagination inspired by the emerging jet and space age.

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Nimrod reminiscence session, 9 May 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7422

Peter Crispin, Chris Hooper, John Platt, Hector Hillman and Michael Day discuss their experience of Shackleton and Nimrod maritime patrol aircraft, onboard Nimrod XV249 at the RAF Museum’s Midlands site.

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Wind Tunnel Test (from 'Bunk' portfolio) by Eduardo Paolozzi, screenprint and lithograph

Fine Art, London, Art Gallery, Hangar Three, FA05391

While in the late-1940s austerity measures persisted in Britain, American commodities and advertising, by contrast, reflected the USA’s economic and cultural dominance. They also reflected America’s popular imagination inspired by the emerging jet and space age.

Copyright restrictions prevent us from showing this image