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Westland Lysander Mk. III

Aircraft & Exhibits, AUG 1940-1971, In Storage, 74/A/21

Westland Lysanders are best known for transporting secret agents to and from occupied France during the Second World War. This Lysander first flew with No. 255 Squadron in 1940, but later flew with No. 161 (Special Duties) Squadron from October 1944.

Port side view of Westland Lysander on a white background., RAF Museum

Rolls-Royce Merlin Engine (Mark Unknown)

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1945 {cg}, Cosford, Hangar Two, X001-2101

Twelve cylinder in-line piston engine; heavily sectioned, complete with propeller boss. Mounted on tubular steel wheeled stand.

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Corgi Motorcycle

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 85/V/1650

Small, lightweight motorcycle with 98cc two-stroke engine. Painted overall dark green.

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Supermarine Spitfire Mark Ia

Aircraft & Exhibits, SEP 1940-FEB 1944, London, Hangar Three/Four, 78/A/872

More than any other aircraft, the Spitfire has become a much-loved symbol of winning against the odds. Designed by RJ Mitchell, its speed, agility and firepower made it one of the RAF's leading fighter aircraft of the Second World War.

Single engine aircraft with propeller and camouflage pattern, © RAF Museum

Supermarine Spitfire Mark Vb

Aircraft & Exhibits, DEC 1941-DEC 1982, London, Hangar One, 82/A/1716

The Mk V was regarded by pilots as the best handling Spitfire, despite its very short development time. It was also the most widely produced, equipping over 140 RAF squadrons.

Single engine aircraft with camouflage pattern, © RAF Museum

Rolls-Royce (Packard) Merlin 28

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1941, Cosford, Hangar Three, 84/E/1102

Although it was famous for powering Spitfires and Hurricanes, the Merlin was also used to power many bomber aircraft. Designed by Rolls-Royce the Merlin 28 was produced under licence by Packard

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Taylorcraft Auster Air Observation Post Mk I

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-23 OCT 2002, London, Hangar Three/Four, X002-9988

A small single engined, fixed undercarriage, high-wing army observation aircraft, from 1942 to the end of the war the Auster AOP served in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and with the 2nd Tactical Air Force from Normandy to Germany.

Auster on display at the RAF Museum, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum

Molins 6lb anti-tank gun

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942, Cosford, Hangar Three, 65/O/1107

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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GS Tender, 4 x 2, 15 Cwt, Model MW

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1968, Cosford, Hangar Four, 68/V/595

Four-wheeled open-cab truck specially modified to tow the trailer carrying the coffin of MRAF Lord Trenchard during his funeral procession, February 21 1956.

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Mitsubishi Ki-46 'Dinah'

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-1946, London, Hangar Five, 1989/0307/A

This Ki-46 was captured by the British in Malaya at the end of the War. It was assessed by the Allied Technical Air Intelligence Unit, South East Asia (ATAIU SEA), before coming to the UK as a museum object.

A view of the Museum's Ki-46 from above. A twin engine aircraft with green finish and Japanese roundels., © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum

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