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RAF Identity Disc Set

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1941-1947, In Storage, X003-4312

These fibreboard discs are stamped with basic identity details. If the bearer was killed the green disc remained with the body while the red disc was taken to record the death.

Two discs, one red and circular, one black and hexagonal, threaded on string, © RAF Museum

Supermarine Spitfire Mark Vb

Aircraft & Exhibits, DEC 1941-DEC 1982, London, Hangar One, 82/A/1716

The Mk V was regarded by pilots as the best handling Spitfire, despite its very short development time. It was also the most widely produced, equipping over 140 RAF squadrons.

Single engine aircraft with camouflage pattern, © RAF Museum

Tirpitz Bulkhead

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1941-NOV 1944, London, Hangar Five, X002-9495

This decorated bulkhead, recovered from the engine room of the Tirpitz, was presented to the RAF.

Section of bulkhead from the battleship Tirpitz, painted with image of two naval vessels and a Kriegsmarine flag, RAF Museum / IAIN DUNCAN

Rolls-Royce (Packard) Merlin 28

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1941, Cosford, Hangar Three, 84/E/1102

Although it was famous for powering Spitfires and Hurricanes, the Merlin was also used to power many bomber aircraft. Designed by Rolls-Royce the Merlin 28 was produced under licence by Packard

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Wing Leading Edge from a Wellington IC

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1941, Cosford, Hangar Three, 80/A/1609

On 9 July 1941, Wellington N2802 of No. 214 Squadron was attacked by an unidentified aircraft shortly after leaving the English coast. The aircraft was later repaired and this damaged wing section was presented to the pilot.

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Polish Cat Artwork

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1941-JAN 1942, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1997/0087/Y

From its earliest days, RAF personnel used artwork on aircraft to boost morale. During the Second World War nose art became increasingly flamboyant.

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Japanese Invasion Money

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1941-1945, Cosford, Hangar Two, X003-4289

Japan entered the Second World War allied to Germany and Italy and attempted to expand its empire through attacking and conquering territories throughout the Far East. Hong Kong, Malaya, Singapore, Java, Borneo, Sumatra and US Pacific territories including islands of the Philippines were among the countries which fell.

Rectangular bank note for One Dollar issued by the Japanese Government, © RAF Museum

Avro Anson Mark I

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1941-1962, In Storage, 1996/0066/A

The first RAF aircraft to feature a retractable undercarriage, the Avro Anson entered service with No. 48 Squadron, Coastal Command, in 1936. Anson Mk Is escorted British shipping in the North Sea and English Channel during the Battle of Britain.

Incomplete aircraft with wings and cockpit glass missing, sitting on top of a trailer, © RAF Museum

Nose Artwork from Vickers Wellington Z1080

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1989/0224/Y

From its earliest days, RAF personnel used artwork on aircraft to boost morale. During the Second World War nose art became increasingly flamboyant.

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Taylorcraft Auster Air Observation Post Mk I

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-23 OCT 2002, London, Hangar Three/Four, X002-9988

A small single engined, fixed undercarriage, high-wing army observation aircraft, from 1942 to the end of the war the Auster AOP served in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and with the 2nd Tactical Air Force from Normandy to Germany.

Auster on display at the RAF Museum, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum

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