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GEE Radio Frequency Unit Type 24

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, X005-2634

GEE was a radio navigation aid with few components, enabling it to be fitted easily to most aircraft requiring a navigator. It acquired a reputation of being simple to operate and gained the nickname ‘the goon box’ as anybody could use it.

GEE Radio Frequency Unit Type 24 | X005-2634, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Flying Jacket Liner, Long Range Development Unit, RAF

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1938, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1994/0329/U

This flying jacket liner was produced for the RAF’s Long Range Development Unit whose Vickers Wellesleys set a long-distance flight record flying direct from Egypt to Australia in November 1938.

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Flying Jacket, Long Range Development Unit RAF

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1938, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1994/0327/U

This flying jacket was produced for the RAF’s Long Range Development Unit whose Vickers Wellesleys set a long-distance flight record flying direct from Egypt to Australia in November 1938.

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Slide Rule

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 85/I/287

When loading aircraft it is important to ensure that the balance is maintained. This is the task of an Air Quartermaster and the job of loading the freight into a Hastings aircraft was made easier by the use of a slide rule specific to the aircraft type.

Wooden ruler with written annotations, © RAF Museum

Tupolev Tu-95MS Model

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Four, X003-6791

Nine per cent scale model of Tu-95 Soviet long range bomber. Used in radar imaging trials.

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Medal Bar of 11, Air Chief Marshal Sir Frederick Bowhill

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1998/0297/D

Frederick Bowhill had a varied career between the wars, and served in South Russia, Somaliland, Egypt and Iraq as well as holding many posts at home

Bar of 11 metal and enamel medals suspended from coloured ribbons, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAFM/Iain Duncan

Fiat CR 42 Falco

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940-1943, London, Hangar Three/Four, 78/A/952

Designed by Celestino Rosatelli, the Italian Fiat CR 42 was the last single-seat biplane fighter to be manufactured by any Second World War combatant. CR 42s took part in the invasion of Southern France and later fought against the RAF in the Battle of Britain.

Biplane with propeller and camouflage pattern, © RAF Museum

Remotec Wheelbarrow, Mk.7

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Four, X003-6797

The second half of the Cold War saw a major increase in urban terrorism. The Wheelbarrow is a remotely controlled bomb disposal vehicle designed to allow a detailed investigation of a suspect explosive device to take place while protecting the operator’s life.

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Handley Page HP120 Flying Car

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1986/0247/M

This model of a flying car powered by a jet engine, and fitted with folding wings and a moveable tail was built for wind tunnel testing.

Large mahogany model of a vehicle with four wheels, folding wings and moveable tail, © RAF Museum

Trolley Accumulator, Mk I

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 85/V/46

The batteries in aircraft were small so the Trolley Accumulator was used to provide the high power needed to start aircraft engines. The engine was used to recharge the batteries in the trolley.

Metal trailer with a large wheel on each side and small wheel beneath the charging set, RAF Museum

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