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A41 Centurion, Mk. V
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1949, Cosford, Hangar Four, X003-6774
The Centurion came into service just too late to see combat in the Second World War, but combat use in Korea, Vietnam and the Middle-East Arab-Israeli wars more than vindicated the design. It was an outstanding success in terms of a well-balanced mix of armament, armour and mobility.
De Havilland Chipmunk T.10 WP912
Aircraft & Exhibits, NOV 1952-DEC 1976, In Storage, 85/A/65
The Chipmunk entered RAF service in 1950, replacing the Tiger Moth as as an initial pilot trainer, offering relatively modern features such as flaps, brakes, radio and an enclosed cockpit. His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, learned to fly this Chipmunk - he made his first solo flight on 20 December 1952.
Coronation Medal 1953, Miniature
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1953, In Storage, 71/D/1167
Miniature medals were worn with Royal Air Force Mess Dress.
English Electric Canberra PR.3 WE139
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1953-1969, London, Hangar Three/Four, 69/A/695
The Canberra long-range, photo-reconnaissance aircraft was one of several versions of the Canberra bomber, and one of the success stories of the post-war British aircraft industry. Many British-built aircraft were exported and production also took place under licence in the United States of America and Australia.
Canadair Sabre F4 XB812
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1953-1991, Cosford, Hangar Four, 1994/1350/A
The Sabre had been introduced as a result of the Korean War of 1950-53, which had pushed further advancement in the design of combat jet aircraft.
Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF.14 WS843
Aircraft & Exhibits, MAY 1954-MAR 1967, Cosford, Hangar Four, 1990/0689/A
The Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF.14 was the ultimate variant of the Meteor night fighter family, combining the most technically advanced avionics suite with a new clear-vision canopy.
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