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GEE Ground Transmitter Type T1365

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-1970, London, Hangar Five, 70/R/248

GEE was a navigation aid which a navigator could use to establish their position in relation to series of radio ground transmitters.

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No. 110 Squadron (RAF) Tankard

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-1945, In Storage, X008-4145

This half-pint electroplated silver nickel tankard is emblazoned with the crest of No. 110 Squadron (Hyderabad). It was presented to Thomas Nutt by Princess Dürrüşehvar Sultan while he was serving in India, Christmas 1943.

Airspeed Oxford Mk. I MP425

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-1969, London, Hangar Five, 69/A/909

The Airspeed Oxford was the Royal Air Force’s first twin-engine monoplane advanced trainer. It entered service with the Central Flying School in November 1937.

Side view of Airspeed Oxford I on display at RAF Museum London, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / u00a9 RAF Museum / Iain Duncan

Messerschmitt Me 410A-1-U2

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-DEC 1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 85/A/78

This Me 410 was surrendered to the British in Denmark in May 1945. The history of its service with the Luftwaffe is not entirely clear.

overhead view of twin piston-engined German fighter with grey/blue/black camouflage, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum

Mitsubishi Ki-46 'Dinah'

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-1946, London, Hangar Five, 1989/0307/A

This Ki-46 was captured by the British in Malaya at the end of the War. It was assessed by the Allied Technical Air Intelligence Unit, South East Asia (ATAIU SEA), before coming to the UK as a museum object.

A view of the Museum's Ki-46 from above. A twin engine aircraft with green finish and Japanese roundels., © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum

North American Harvard IIB

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-1968, London, Hangar Three/Four, 85/A/1356

The North American Harvard trainer was built in great numbers with 17096 being produced. By the end of the Second World War over 5000 had been supplied to British and Commonwealth Air Forces.

Overhead view of yellow aircraft, with black top nose section and long glass canopy, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum

Junkers Ju 87

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-1945, London, Hangar Five, 78/A/657

The Junkers Ju 87 two-seat dive bomber gained a fearsome reputation during the early years of the Second World War. Its innovative design included louvered dive brakes to ensure automatic recovery from its steep – and highly accurate – dive bombing attacks.

Single engine aircraft with propeller, dark green body and wings, © RAF Museum

Percy the Penguin Mascot

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 80/C/1656

During the Second World War many Bomber Command aircrew carried lucky charms like Percy the Penguin in the hope that they would protect them from the many hazards they faced while flying.

Grey and white soft toy with large bird-like beak and orange glass eyes, © RAF Museum

Thompson Refueller, 3 x 2, Avgas

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-1972, London, Hangar Three/Four, 72/V/498

This Thompson Refueller Mk V was manufactured during the Second World War, although the type was introduced in 1939. It was designed for use by civilian and RAF flying schools.

Thompson Refueller, 3 x 2, Avgas | 72/V/498, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

No. 239 Squadron Scoreboard

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1944, London, Hangar Five, 83/C/1333

This panel records the aerial victories achieved by No. 239 (Bomber Support) Squadron’s Mosquitos.

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