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Teddy Cooper, Lucky Mascot

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1925-1945, London, Hangar One, X002-9989

Aircrew are understandably superstitious. Many carry charms or undertake rituals in the belief that these will help protect them. This bear was the companion of Flight Sergeant Frederick Cooper and when Frederick joined the RAF the teddy also received a hand-knitted uniform.

Battered brown teddy bear with grey suit, 'wings' badge and white fur topped boots, © RAF Museum

Papers of Group Captain Claude C. O'Grady, 1925-1953

Archives, 1925-1953, In Storage, X008-7738

Papers of Group Captain Claude C. O'Grady, includes four pilots flying log books, ephemera and a large quantity of photographs.

Papers of Group Captain Claude C. O'Grady, 1925-1953 | X008-7738, RAF Museum

Pilot's flying log book of Flight Lieutenant William Arthur Darville (Bill) Brook, 1 December 1925-31 July 1930

Archives, 01 DEC 1925-31 JUL 1930, In Storage, X008-7740/003

Pilot's flying log book of Flight Lieutenant William Arthur Darville (Bill) Brook, 1 December 1925-31 July 1930

Pilot's flying log book of Flight Lieutenant William Arthur Darville (Bill) Brook, 1 December 1925-31 July 1930 | X008-7740/003, Royal Air Force Museum

Napier Lion V

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1925-1965, London, Hangar Three/Four, 65/E/6

The Napier Lion was one of the most powerful engines developed for the RAF. It has an unusual ‘W’ arrangement with three rows of four cylinders. Lion V engines were fitted to Supermarine Southamptons.

Napier Lion V | 65/E/6, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

De Havilland Gipsy I

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1926, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1987/0265/E

4-cylinder upright in-line 98hp piston engine mounted on tubular metal stand. Part sectioned, missing complete cylinder no.1 and cylinder head no.2.

Image pending

Bristol Gas Starter

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1931, London, Hangar Three/Four, X004-1338

Bristol Gas Starter Trollies supplied compressed air to start aircraft engines such as the Bristol Jupiter (in the Bristol Bulldog) and the Bristol Pegasus (in the Westland Wallace).

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De Havilland Gipsy I

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1926-1979, In Storage, 79/E/397

The de Havilland Gipsy I was a 4-cylinder in-line engine developing 98 horse power. It powered the de Havilland Gipsy Moth, among other inter-War civilian aircraft.

De Havilland Gipsy I | 79/E/397, © RAF Museum / RAFM/Iain Duncan

Esher Efficiency Challenge Trophy

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1926-1955, London, Hangar Three/Four, 70/C/411

The Esher Efficiency Challenge Trophy was donated by Lord Esher to act as a reward to a Squadron of the Auxiliary Air Force. it was designed to act as a stimulus to the training of these valuable squadrons.

Bronze helmed naked male figure holding sword in left hand standing on plinth supported by columns., RAF Museum

Sopwith 7F1 Snipe

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1926, London, Hangar Three/Four, X006-0349

This aircraft is a composite, incorporating parts from many different sources, painted in the markings of MRAF Sir Dermot Boyle who flew the type with No. 1 Squadron in Iraq.

Image pending

Inter Services Relay Race Cup, NAAFI Imperial Club, 1927

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1927, London, Hangar Three/Four, 73/C/666

This silver trophy was awarded to the runners up in the 1927 Inter Services Relay Race, hosted by the London branch of the NAAFI Imperial Club.

Inter Services Relay Race Cup, NAAFI Imperial Club, 1927 | 73/C/666, Royal Air Force Museum

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