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Propeller from Sopwith Dolphin

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1918, London, Hangar Two, 74/E/396

Two blade wooden propeller for 200 hp Hispano Suiza engine.

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Bristol F.2b (Replica)

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1918, London, Hangar Two, 72/A/992

The Bristol Fighter was designed in 1916 as a replacement for the B.E. two-seaters. No.48 Squadron received the first production aircraft and introduced them into service during the Battle of Arras in April 1917. Flown in the tight defensive formations normal to two-seaters at the time, this baptism of fire was unsuccessful but it became an excellent fighting machine when the tactics were changed to allow it to be flown in the more aggressive manner of a single-seater. By the end of the war the type had been used for offensive patrols, photographic reconnaissance, escort fighting and ground attacks.

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Royal Flying Corps Thigh-Length Boots

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1918, London, Hangar Two, 1990/0518/U

Thigh-length sheepskin flying boots – or 'fug boots' – helped to keep First World War pilots and observers warm in aircraft with open cockpits. They were particularly necessary when flying at high altitude.

Long, tan sheepskin boots, Jigsaw Design & Publishing © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Royal Flying Corps Thigh-Length Boots

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1918, London, Hangar Two, 1990/0519/U

Thigh-length sheepskin flying boots – or 'fug boots' – helped to keep First World War pilots and observers warm in aircraft with open cockpits. They were particularly necessary when flying at high altitude.

Long, tan sheepskin boots, Jigsaw Design & Publishing © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Royal Aircraft Factory RE 8 (Replica)

Aircraft & Exhibits, DEC 2011-22 SEP 2012, London, Hangar Two, X006-0350

Nick-named the 'Harry Tate' after a music-hall comedian, this stable reconnaissance/artillery-spotting aircraft entered limited service in late 1916.

Biplane with grey body and wings and wooden struts, © RAF Museum

Rudder Bar

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, 1991/0031/A

Single piece of wood cut at either end with foot rests and drilled for cabling.

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Aircrew Broad Width Safety Belt

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, 79/A/1674

Aircraft safety belt, broad type, leather and cloth construction, with three-prong opening buckle fastening.

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Air Combat Training Aid

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, 81/M/1551

Crude, hand built 1/48th scale model of an unknown single engine, single seat biplane fighter.

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Winch

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, 72/R/705

Large circular geared reel containing copper wire and cast iron sinker weight. Manually operated with braking device and fitted mounting frame.

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Royal Laboratory 16lb bomb

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, 69/O/1132

Tear drop shaped body with a single suspension lug and four tail fins. Painted overall black with a red nose band.

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