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Main Gate of RAF Wahn, around 1954

Photographs, In Storage, P032247

The main gate of RAF Wahn in West Germany, one of the airfields operated by the RAF during their occupation of Germany in the aftermath of the Second World War and the Cold War.

Black and white photograph of the main gate of RAF Wahn, showing tram tracks running alongside, RAF Museum

Boeing B-17G aircraft of the 447th Bombardment Group, Stowmarket, 12 May 1945

Photographs, In Storage, P100068

The 447th Bombardment Group served in the 3rd Air Division of the US 8th Air Force during the Second World War.

Boeing B-17G aircraft of the 447th Bombardment Group, Stowmarket, 12 May 1945 | P100068, Royal Air Force Museum, Charles Brown Collection

Honouring the grave of Squadron Leader Arthur Stewart King Scarf, VC

Photographs, In Storage, X004-7598/042/024

As a pilot in 1941, Squadron Leader Arthur Stewart King Scarf was the only member of the RAF to be awarded the Victoria Cross for service in East Asia during the Second World War

four uniformed men saluting grave with wreath amidst line of headstones, RAF Museum

Kuwaiti personnel, May 1944

Photographs, In Storage, X008-4002/005/004

The Gulf Fighter Fund raised money during the Second World War to pay for Supermarine Spitfires for the RAF, including W3630 which was named Kuwait.

Kuwaiti personnel, May 1944 | X008-4002/005/004, Crown Copyright, RAF Museum

Airspeed Ambassador (G-AGUA) on ground, SBAC Display, Radlett, September 1947

Photographs, In Storage, PC98/173/6204/9

Airspeed Ambassador (G-AGUA) on ground, SBAC Display, Radlett, September 1947

Airspeed Ambassador (G-AGUA) on ground, SBAC Display, Radlett, September 1947 | PC98/173/6204/9, Royal Air Force Museum, Charles Brown Collection

Wright Flyer in flight

Photographs, In Storage, PC73/37/13

Although the Wright Brothers first flew in 1903, the Wright Flyer III of 1905 was their first practical aeroplane. When they demonstrated the aircraft in France in 1908, various companies asked permission to build copies, including Short Brothers in England.

A biplane in flight, RAF Museum

General view of Zeppelin, in flight, over Lake Constance, 1900

Photographs, In Storage, PC73/37/6

On 2 July 1900 Zeppelin LZ 1 made its first flight from its floating hangar on Lake Constance. More flights were made in October before the airship was scrapped.

An airship flying over boats, RAF Museum

Hawker Siddeley Hunter F.4 of 112 Squadron at RAF Brüggen, April 1956-May 1957

Photographs, In Storage, P010165

A Hunter of 112 Squadron - "The Shark Squadron" - painted up in distinctive markings at RAF Brüggen during the Squadron's service in RAF Germany.

Side on view of the painted nose of an aircraft, © Crown

Republic P-47 Thunderbolt (42-225845 R3-G) of the US 410th Fighter Squadron in flight over Normandy, 26 August 1944

Photographs, In Storage, PC98/173/6021/9

A Republic P-47 Thunderbolt of USAAF 410th Fighter Squadron soars over Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, 26 August 1944, having been part of the tactical air support provided to the Allied Armies in Europe by the US Ninth Air Airforce.

Aircraft in flight over an island, Royal Air Force Museum, Charles Brown Collection

Battle of Britain Class Locomotive, 34069, Hawkinge, British Railways, 1948

Photographs, In Storage, PC98/164/166

Bulleid Battle of Britain Class 4-6-2 Pacific (34069) Hawkinge, port side view, on tracks.

A large steam locomotive with the background censored, RAF Museum