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Chaplain, No. 1 Dress, Collar, Ptn 1921

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1924-2000, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1987/1682/U

This collar badge was worn by RAF chaplains, all of whom held commissioned rank. The RAF Chaplaincy Branch is represented by a black cross on wings with an RAF monogram.

Chaplain, No. 1 Dress, Collar, Ptn 1921 | 1987/1682/U, IAIN DUNCAN

Supermarine Southampton Mk I

Aircraft & Exhibits, JUL 1925-NOV 1928, London, Hangar Three/Four, 67/A/705

Supermarine Southamptons were the first RAF flying boat designed after the First World War. They entered RAF service in 1925 at RAF Calshot, Hampshire and were used for maritime patrol around the world.

Supermarine Southampton on display at the RAF Museum, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum

Teddy Cooper, Lucky Mascot

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1925-1945, London, Hangar One, X002-9989

Aircrew are understandably superstitious. Many carry charms or undertake rituals in the belief that these will help protect them. This bear was the companion of Flight Sergeant Frederick Cooper and when Frederick joined the RAF the teddy also received a hand-knitted uniform.

Battered brown teddy bear with grey suit, 'wings' badge and white fur topped boots, © RAF Museum

Napier Lion V

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1925-1965, London, Hangar Three/Four, 65/E/6

The Napier Lion was one of the most powerful engines developed for the RAF. It has an unusual ‘W’ arrangement with three rows of four cylinders. Lion V engines were fitted to Supermarine Southamptons.

Napier Lion V | 65/E/6, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Bristol Gas Starter

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1931, London, Hangar Three/Four, X004-1338

Bristol Gas Starter Trollies supplied compressed air to start aircraft engines such as the Bristol Jupiter (in the Bristol Bulldog) and the Bristol Pegasus (in the Westland Wallace).

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De Havilland Gipsy I

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1926-1979, In Storage, 79/E/397

The de Havilland Gipsy I was a 4-cylinder in-line engine developing 98 horse power. It powered the de Havilland Gipsy Moth, among other inter-War civilian aircraft.

De Havilland Gipsy I | 79/E/397, © RAF Museum / RAFM/Iain Duncan

Esher Efficiency Challenge Trophy

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1926-1955, London, Hangar Three/Four, 70/C/411

The Esher Efficiency Challenge Trophy was donated by Lord Esher to act as a reward to a Squadron of the Auxiliary Air Force. it was designed to act as a stimulus to the training of these valuable squadrons.

Bronze helmed naked male figure holding sword in left hand standing on plinth supported by columns., RAF Museum

Inter Services Relay Race Cup, NAAFI Imperial Club, 1927

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1927, London, Hangar Three/Four, 73/C/666

This silver trophy was awarded to the runners up in the 1927 Inter Services Relay Race, hosted by the London branch of the NAAFI Imperial Club.

Inter Services Relay Race Cup, NAAFI Imperial Club, 1927 | 73/C/666

Commemorative trophy awarded to FLt Lt Sidney Norman Webster, 1927

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1927, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1986/0999/C

Trophy presented by the town of Walsall on the 6th October 1927 to commemorate the winning of the Schneider Trophy at Venice on 26th September 1927 by Flight Lieutenant Sidney Webster.

Circular silver plaque mounted on a wooden disc below which is an engraved name plate.

Rolls-Royce Kestrel IB

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1929-1968, London, Hangar Three/Four, 68/E/186

The Rolls-Royce Kestrel V-12 succeeded the Napier Lion as the most used aircraft engine. When fitted in the Hawker Hart it produced a bomber that was faster than fighter aircraft at the time.

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