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Hawker Hurricane Mark I
Aircraft & Exhibits, JAN 1940-MAY 1972, London, Hangar Three/Four, 72/A/1404
The Hawker Hurricane Mk I entered service in 1937 as the RAF's first eight-gun monoplane. During the Battle of Britain Hurricanes were more numerous than Spitfires and shot down over 60% of all German aircraft destroyed.
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.
de Havilland Tiger Moth Mk II
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1941-1972, Cosford, Hangar Three, 72/A/455
This Tiger Moth was built in Cowley, Oxford, in 1941 and served briefly with No. 1 Elementary Flying Training School at Hatfield, Hertfordshire and later No. 7 Elementary Flying Training School at RAF Desford in Leicestershire between 1942 and 1946.
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.
Rolls-Royce Merlin XX
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942, London, Hangar Five, X001-2544
Although it was famous for powering Spitfires and Hurricanes, the Merlin was also used to power many bomber aircraft. The Merlin XX, fitted to the much larger Halifaxes and Lancasters, had a two-speed supercharger which improved performance at high altitude.
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- RAF Henlow
- RAF Cosford [23]
- RAF Biggin Hill [22]
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- RAF Cardington [20]
- RAF St. Athan [15]
- RAF Abingdon [13]
- RAF Halton [13]
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- RAF Finningley [12]