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De Havilland DH9A
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1918, London, Hangar One, 77/A/921
Known affectionately as the 'Ninak', the DH9A entered service in June 1918 and proved highly effective as a long-range strategic bomber.
Westland Wallace Mk. II
Aircraft & Exhibits, FEB 1936-NOV 1940, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1988/0208/A
The Westland Wallace was a general purpose two seat biplane operated by the Royal Air Force from 1933-1943. The Museum’s Wallace had a short operational life, serving with No. 502 Squadron between 1936 and 1937, before moving to the Electrical and Wireless School at RAF Cranwell.
Hawker Hind (Afghan)
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1938-1956, In Storage, 69/A/104
The Hawker Hind was a single engine day bomber which entered RAF service in 1935. Hinds were also exported widely, with some, like our example, built for the Afghan Air Force
Fairey Battle Mk I
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1939-OCT 1940, London, Hangar Five, London, Hangar Five, 1990/0691/A
This Battle served with Coastal Command in Iceland for a brief period from August 1940 before crashing in bad weather. Its two crew members were injured but were able to reach safety after a two-day walk which included crossing three rivers.
Dornier Do 17Z Wing Section
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940, In Storage, In Storage, In Storage, X006-8340
On 26 August 1940, this Do 17 German light bomber was attacking RAF fighter stations when it was met by No. 264 Squadron flying Defiants. After exchanging fire, it was forced to ditch on the Goodwin Sands, off the coast of Kent.
Hydraulic Pump, Bristol Blenheim Mark IV
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940, In Storage, 1997/0031/C
Recovered from its crash site near Kaas, this pump belonged to a Bristol Blenheim Mark IV R3802 that was shot down during RAF No. 82 Squadron’s raid of the Aalborg Airfield, Denmark, 13 August 1940.
Avro Lancaster Mk I
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1970, London, Hangar Five, 74/A/12
This Avro Lancaster is a rare survivor of the Second World War and among the most significant aircraft in the RAF Museum’s collection. On average, a Lancaster’s life expectancy was 21 operational sorties, yet this Lancaster flew a total of 137.
Consolidated Liberator B.VIII
Aircraft & Exhibits, JAN 1944-JUL 1974, London, Hangar Five, 74/A/790
Although often overshadowed by the B-17 Flying Fortress, the American B-24 Liberator was built in greater numbers than any other US military aircraft and served with distinction in both war and peace. It also played a major role in service with the RAF.
de Havilland Mosquito B.35
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1945-1959, London, Hangar Five, 1994/1351/A
This Mosquito is a late bomber variant. It was built at the end of the Second World War, and served with No 98 Squadron in Germany in 1950-51 before being replaced by Vampire fighter-bombers.
Aircraft Fuselage and Wind Tunnel by Barbara Jones, watercolour and graphite on paper
Fine Art, London, Art Gallery, Hangar Three, FA02454
This is one of three watercolours Barbara Jones painted of wind tunnel testing at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough.
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