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Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1997, Cosford, Hangar Two, X001-2501
The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the Luftwaffe's principal fighter during the Battle of Britain. It could outclimb and outgun the RAF's Hurricanes and Spitfires. However, its limited range allowed pilots only twenty minutes flying time during raids over south-east England.
Rolls-Royce Merlin XX
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942, London, Hangar Five, X001-2544
Although it was famous for powering Spitfires and Hurricanes, the Merlin was also used to power many bomber aircraft. The Merlin XX, fitted to the much larger Halifaxes and Lancasters, had a two-speed supercharger which improved performance at high altitude.
Propeller Blade from Handley Page Halifax W1041
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942, London, Hangar Five, X002-3410
Four Halifaxes were lost during the 27–28 April 1942 attack on the German Battleship Tirpitz on the Norwegian Coast. This Rotol propeller blade is from the No. 10 Squadron Halifax W1041 piloted by Wing Commander Don Bennett. Don survived the crash and escaped to Sweden, later returning to the UK.
Avro Lancaster Mk I
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1970, London, Hangar Five, 74/A/12
This Avro Lancaster is a rare survivor of the Second World War and among the most significant aircraft in the RAF Museum’s collection. On average, a Lancaster’s life expectancy was 21 operational sorties, yet this Lancaster flew a total of 137.
Model GP, (Jeep)
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1980, London, Hangar Five, 80/V/1288
Quarter-ton 4 x 4 general purpose vehicle manufactured by Ford Motor Company
Bristol Blenheim Mark IV
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 70/A/626
The Bristol Blenheim was faster than its contemporary RAF fighters when it entered service in 1937. Blenheims served in RAF Fighter, Bomber, Army Co-operation and Coastal Commands. During the Battle of Britain, they had the important mission to bomb Channel ports to disrupt German preparations for invasion.
Bristol Beaufort Mk VIII DD931
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1945, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1994/1345/A
The Bristol Beaufort was a Second World War torpedo bomber that served with Coastal Command from 1938 until 1943. In total 1,380 were built, with 700 being built in Australia.
Kangaroo mascot from Lancaster R5868
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1945, In Storage, 77/C/963
This hand-made kangaroo, made of pipe cleaners and dressed as a flight sergeant, was adopted by the crew of our Lancaster flown by No. 467 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force. He sat on the navigator’s table.
Lockheed Hudson Mk IV A16-199
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1973, London, Hangar Three/Four, 81/A/1057
The Lockheed Hudson was a military version of the American Lockheed 14 Super Electra airliner and was ordered for the Royal Air Force in June 1938. Hudsons entered service with Coastal Command in 1939, and used extensively over UK waters on anti-submarine and general reconnaissance duties. They also served overseas.
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