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Cup, King's, 1938

Aircraft & Exhibits, 02 JUL 1938, In Storage, X002-7349

In 1938 Alex Henshaw, flying a Percival Mew Gull aircraft, won the prestigious King’s Cup Air Race.

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King's Cup Race, 1938

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X002-7388

In 1938 Alex Henshaw, flying a Percival Mew Gull aircraft, won the King’s Cup Air Race. This commemorative tobacco box marks his participation.

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Shield, Britannia Trophy, 1939

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X002-7346

The Britannia Trophy is awarded each year for the most meritorious performance in aviation. Although the trophy is retained by the Royal Aero Club, each winner is given a plaque.

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Percival Mew Gull

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, X004-6131

The Percival Mew Gull was a British racing aircraft of the 1930s, and only six were built. G-AEXF won the King’s Cup with Alex Henshaw in 1938 and they then completed a record-breaking flight from England to South Africa and back in 1939. This replica is modelled on that aircraft.

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King's Cup, 1933, commemorative lighter

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X002-7387

In 1933 Alex Henshaw, aged 20, competed in the King’s Cup Air Race. This commemorative lighter marks his participation.

Silver lighter with clock inset on the front, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Siddeley, 1933

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X002-7383

In 1933 Alex Henshaw, aged 20, competed in the King’s Cup Air Race. He was awarded the Siddeley Trophy for setting the fastest time in a light aircraft.

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