Showing 51 to 60 of 1040 search results

Saucer, Bandalasta Ware

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1929-1930, In Storage, 1993/0515/Z

This Bandalasta saucer and its accompanying teacup were intended for use on the Royal Airship Works’ trial trips out of Cardington, before the R.101’s disastrous crash halted airship production in Britain.

Saucer, Bandalasta Ware | 1993/0515/Z

Teacup, Bandalasta Ware

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1929-1930, In Storage, 1993/0514/Z

This Bandalasta teacup and its accompanying saucer were intended for use on the Royal Airship Works’ trial trips out of Cardington, before the R.101’s disastrous crash halted airship production in Britain.

Teacup, Bandalasta Ware | 1993/0514/Z

Siskin Aircraft Fabric

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1930, London, Hangar One, 79/Y/936

Squadron emblems frequently refer back to a period in their history. The Cross of Lorraine adopted by No. 41 Squadron was taken from the arms of the French town of St Omer where the squadron was based during the First World War.

Rectangular fabric with complex red cross topped with golden crown, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

MKVA Pressure Head

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1935, London, Hangar One, X004-1282

It is fundamentally important to know an aircraft's speed through the air. This can be achieved by the use of a Pressure Head.

Black metal y-shaped frame with two protruding silver tubes, RAF Museum

Bristol Bulldog Mk IIA

Aircraft & Exhibits, JUN 1930-SEP 1964, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1994/1386/A

The Bristol Bulldog was the RAF fighter of the early 1930s. It was the force's standard fighter, equipping 10 of its 13 home defence squadrons.

Bristol Bulldog MkIIA biplane on display at the RAF Museum London, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Armstrong Siddeley Lynx

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1935 {cg}, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1988/0262/E

The Lynx series of aero engines came into service during the 1920s. The basic engine was a single row 7-cylinder radial developing between 180-215 horse power.

Image pending

Rolls-Royce Kestrel XVI

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1935, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1997/0106/E

In 1925, Rolls-Royce began designing a radically new 12-cylinder engine in which each of the two banks of six cylinders were formed from a single aluminium-alloy block. Named the Kestrel, the engine was fitted with hand-starting gear and could achieve up to 745 hp at 14500 ft. in later models.

Image pending

Union Flag

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1930, In Storage, 66/Y/431

Union Flag flown on the stern of Airship R. 101 when it crashed in 1930.

Image pending

Schneider Trophy Miniature

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1931, 1986/1000/C

Miniature of the Schneider Trophy presented to the then Flight Lieutenant Sidney Webster, who flew the Supermarine S.5 to win the 1927 Schneider Trophy. Around the base are recorded the names of the winning teams of the trophy from 1927, 1929 and 1931.

Image pending

Bristol Jupiter VIIIF.P

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1931-1967, London, Hangar Three/Four, 67/E/974

The nine-cylinder radial Bristol Jupiter engine was designed by Sir Roy Fedden and Leonard Butler. Many of these popular engines were built overseas. This version of the Jupiter was fitted to Westland Wapitis, forerunners of Westland Wallaces.

Bristol Jupiter VIIIF.P | 67/E/974, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Filter results by: Hide filters

Department show filter hide filter

Type show filter hide filter

Associated with show filter hide filter

Where used show filter hide filter

Key events show filter hide filter

Location show filter hide filter

Recently added - show recently added items