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Hazard Warning Flag
Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1945, London, Hangar Five, X002-7592
Warning flags were used to mark the locations of unexploded bombs and other possible hazards.
To Public Shelters Sign
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940-1945, In Storage, X005-5742
In 1938, when war seemed inevitable, local authorities were required to provide public shelters in case of enemy bombing. Signs such as this, a rare survivor, guided the public to their nearest shelter.
Hydraulic Pump, Bristol Blenheim Mark IV
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940, In Storage, 1997/0031/C
Recovered from its crash site near Kaas, this pump belonged to a Bristol Blenheim Mark IV R3802 that was shot down during RAF No. 82 Squadron’s raid of the Aalborg Airfield, Denmark, 13 August 1940.
Fuze Extractor Freddy Mark 1
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940-1945, In Storage, 1990/0046/T
The Freddy Mk 1 was invented by Squadron Leader Eric Moxey at the start of the Second World War. It used compressed air to remove the fuze from unexploded enemy bombs, enabling RAF personnel to stay at a safe distance while it was disarmed.
Gallantry Cross of Sergeant Norman Charles Davies
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940, In Storage, X002-8839
Norman Davies was one of only seven recipients of the Air Defence Cadet Corps (ADCC) Gallantry Cross. He was praised for the leadership he showed during two demonstrations of courage and disregard for personal safety during the London Blitz in 1940.
Hawker Hurricane Wreck
Aircraft & Exhibits, JUN 1940-31 AUG 1940, In Storage, 79/A/1722
Hawker Hurricane I P3175 was built by the Gloster Aircraft Company and issued to No. 257 Squadron in August 1940. From 17 August onwards it was flown most often by Pilot Officer Gerard Hamilton Maffett.
Messerschmitt Bf 109E
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940-1943, London, Hangar Three/Four, 78/A/624
The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the Luftwaffe's principal fighter aircraft during the Battle of Britain. It could outclimb and outgun the RAF's Hurricanes and Spitfires. However, its limited range allowed pilots only 20 minutes flying time during raids over south-east England.
Daimler-Benz DB 601A
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940, In Storage, X005-0837
Daimler-Benz DB 601A from a Messerschmitt Bf 110 C shot down by Flying Officer Ludwik Paszkiewicz, No. 303 (Polish) Squadron on 30 August 1940. The victory was shared with Pilot Officer Wicks of No. 56 Squadron
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