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57mm / 6lb Dummy Artillery Shells for Molins Gun

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1945, London, Hangar Three/Four, 65/O/1193

Group of five artillery training rounds as used in Molins 6 pounder anti-shipping weapon. All tapering brass rounds painted red/white/black at the ends to denominate training rounds.

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Rolls-Royce Merlin III

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940, London, Hangar Three/Four, 65/E/162

Rolls Royce Merlins were one of the truly outstanding engines of the Second World War. They powered fighters like Spitfires and Hurricanes and bombers such as Lancasters and Halifaxes.

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Supermarine Spitfire Mk. I

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940, London, Hangar Three/Four, X003-4273

This 1:5 scale model of the first version of the iconic high-speed fighter aircraft, the Spitfire, was made by master model maker David Glen between 1990 and 2003. The oldest surviving Spitfire Mk.I, K9942, is on display at the RAF Museum’s Midlands site.

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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

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

Napier Sabre III

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1971, London, Hangar Three/Four, 71/E/1495

Sectioned Aero Engine with bearers and on large wheeled stand. Painted green overall with red highlighting of sectioned components.

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North American Harvard IIB

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-1968, London, Hangar Three/Four, 85/A/1356

The North American Harvard trainer was built in great numbers with 17096 being produced. By the end of the Second World War over 5000 had been supplied to British and Commonwealth Air Forces.

Overhead view of yellow aircraft, with black top nose section and long glass canopy, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum

RP-3 3in 25lb Rocket

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-1945, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1994/0679/O

Tubular rocket motor with four rectangular fins ( new) at the rear end fitted with 25lb head at other end.

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RP-3 3in 25lb Rocket

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-1945, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1994/0678/O

Tubular rocket motor with four rectangular fins ( new) at the rear end fitted with 60lb explosive at other end.

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