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Rolls-Royce Kestrel IB

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1929-1968, London, Hangar Three/Four, 68/E/186

The Rolls-Royce Kestrel V-12 succeeded the Napier Lion as the most used aircraft engine. When fitted in the Hawker Hart it produced a bomber that was faster than fighter aircraft at the time.

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Bristol Jupiter VIIIF.P

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1931-1967, London, Hangar Three/Four, 67/E/974

The nine-cylinder radial Bristol Jupiter engine was designed by Sir Roy Fedden and Leonard Butler. Many of these popular engines were built overseas. This version of the Jupiter was fitted to Westland Wapitis, forerunners of Westland Wallaces.

Bristol Jupiter VIIIF.P | 67/E/974, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Air Training Corps Brassard

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 82/U/632

A brassard, worn on the right arm, displays the cadet's squadron number, rank classification and any additional achievements. This Leading Cadet has been awarded their ATC Marksman's Badge.

Grey cloth arm band with badges, © RAF Museum

Air Training Corps Field Service Cap

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1990/1182/U

The Air Training Corps is a cadet organisation open to anyone between the ages of 12 and 20 years with an interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.

Blue grey fabric cap with two metal buttons at front and metal eagle badge on left side, © RAF Museum

No. 417 Squadron Air Training Corps badge, Alan Chew

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, X003-1969

Navigator Alan Chew died on 12 August 1944 when his Lancaster was shot down. Prior to joining the RAF Alan was a cadet in his local Air Training Corps squadron, No. 417 based in Bilston.

Oval badge on black cloth with words Air Training Corps 417 Squadron written on, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan