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Percy the Penguin Mascot
Cosford, Hangar Three Aircraft & Exhibits
During the Second World War many Bomber Command aircrew carried lucky charms like Percy the Penguin in the hope that they would protect them from the many hazards they faced while flying.
Flight Lieutenant Stan Chapman was the bomb aimer in Halifax HX333 'J Jane' which was hit by flak over Berlin on 29 January 1944. 'J Jane' was badly damaged and, tucking his lucky mascot Percy the Penguin inside his flying jacket, Stan baled out. Percy was confiscated when Stan was taken prisoner, but was later returned by his captors. Percy and Stan returned home together when the war ended.
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| Object number | 80/C/1656 |
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| Production date | 1939-1945 |
| Date in use | 1943-1945 |
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Adopted by:
- Margareta Kant
- Lauren Metrolis
- Gail Perrins
To all RAF personnel in WW2 who made the impossible. With them even penguins could fly.
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