Showing 991 to 1000 of 1040 search results

Boeing-Vertol Chinook HC.6A ZA718 Bravo November

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X008-0998

This Chinook, known as Bravo November, is the RAF’s most famous helicopter. As one of the first Chinooks ordered by the RAF in 1978, she has participated in most major conflicts of the last four decades. Four of her pilots have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions while at the controls of this aircraft.

Starboard side view of Boeing Chinook on a white background., © RAF Museum

Lockheed Polaris

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Four, 1996/0194/O

The British decision to acquire the Lockheed Polaris was announced in 1962 following the Nassau Agreement with the United States. Polaris was a submarine launched nuclear missile which had entered service in the US Navy in 1961.

Image pending

RAF Odiham Operations Room Loud Hailer

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 74/I/900

Used in the operations room at RAF Odiham this large aluminium speaker connects to a microphone with mouth-piece and has a cast handle in-between with a "press button". Painted overall in silver/grey.

silver aluminium loud hailer, RAF Museum

Imperial Service Medal

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1986/0987/D

This Imperial Service Medal was awarded to Fred Brodie. He served in the Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Air Force. Fred Brodie was due to be a member of the crew on the maiden voyage of the R101 but gave his space up for Sir Sefton Brackner's valet.

Image pending

Enabling key for WE177C nuclear weapon.

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X005-0816

Key ring with 5 pin tubular key, blanking plug removal tool and Dzus fastener removal tool, modified with addition of a hexagonal bar to provide an Allen key.

Enabling key for WE177C nuclear weapon. | X005-0816, RAF Museum

Cockpit Lamp

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X005-8466

This adjustable lamp would provide a source of light to crew positions on aircraft. The amount of light could be controlled by the movable cover and a red filter could be swivelled over the bulb in an effort to preserve night vision.

Metal two-piece lamp with triangular base and cylindrical bulb holder with cover, © RAF Museum

Radiac Survey Meter No. 2

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Four, 84/I/97

Type as would have been used by Royal Observer Corp (ROC) for monitoring radiation levels in the event of a nuclear attack on the UK.

Image pending

Penny, George V

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X008-8378

This appears to be a George V penny that has been inscribed to become an identity tag or sweetheart token. No. 605 Squadron was an Auxiliary squadron based in 1935 at RAF Castle Bromwich in Birmingham.

Image pending

Capsule, Poison Gas Remedy

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 80/S/1762

Dating to the First World War, 1914-1918, this small metal container with hinged lid contains four fabric pouches with capsules

Image pending

London Aeroplane Club medal, 1927-28

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 82/U/868

Medal awarded by the London Aeroplane Club.

Small diamond-shaped, yellow alloy and blue enamelled badge - on a sky blue field, RAF Museum

Filter results by: Hide filters

Department show filter hide filter

Type show filter hide filter

Associated with show filter hide filter

Where used show filter hide filter

Key events show filter hide filter

Location show filter hide filter

Recently added - show recently added items