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Messerschmitt Bf 110 Recognition Model

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 75/M/245

This is a German-made model of a Second World War Bf 110 used to train aircrew, particularly pilots and gunners, in the vital skill of aircraft recognition. It was made by Wiking, a model company still in existence.

Model of an aircraft in khaki green with plastic roundels as the propellers, © RAF Museum

Blenheim Mark I Recognition Model

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 65/M/196

This is a British-made model of a Second World War Blenheim Mk I light bomber used to train RAF personnel, particularly pilots, gunners and members of the Observer Corps, in the vital skill of aircraft recognition.

Model of an aircraft in camouflage with a blue and red roundel on each wing, © RAF Museum

Junkers Ju 88 Recognition Model

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 75/M/237

This is a German-made model of a Second World War Junkers Ju 88 used to train aircrew, particularly pilots and gunners, in the vital skill of aircraft recognition. It was made by Wiking, a model company still in existence.

Model of an aircraft in dark khaki green, © RAF Museum

Battle of Britain display: Saturday 12 September 1959

Library, In Storage, R009444

Official programme for the Battle of Britain display in 1959 at Royal Air Force Ayios Nikolaos with music by the Station band.

Cream page on white background stamped with Royal Air Force Museum and item’s accession number. Greek text in black, Royal Air Force Museum

Anniversary of the Battle of Britain: Thanksgiving week

Library, In Storage, R009878

Programme for Thanksgiving Week held between 15-22 September 1945. The week of events was held to promote the purchase of savings stamps to help pay for the war effort and post-war reconstruction. It was hoped that £125 million would be raised during the week.

Printed programme, Royal Air Force Museum

Recorded interview with Aircraftsman 1st Class Norman Hurst, 15 March 2019

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4830

Norman Hurst completed national service with the RAF. He remembers being a clerk in the Transport Command Operations Room, training as a plotter at RAF Bawdsey and the Berlin Airlift.

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Rheinmetall, 7.92mm, MG17

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 79/O/1733

The Maschinengewehr 17 or MG 17 was the standard, fixed 7.92mm rifle calibre machine gun in service with the Luftwaffe form 1934 until 1945.

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Recorded interview with Group Captain Peter Charles Vangucci 19 November 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6790/007

Peter Vangucci served as a pilot in Hunter and Lightning aircraft in the UK and Germany, developed Lightning tactics and was a launch control officer for Thor ballistic nuclear missiles.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Phil Mobbs, 31 May 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7401

Interview with Phil Mobbs, who served as pilot in C130 Hercules and A400M Atlas transport aircraft. He describes operations around the world and the contrast between the Hercules and A400M.

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Recording of an interview with Air Marshal Sir Kenneth Porter, part one, 17 November 1980

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/33

Interview with Sir Kenneth Porter, who trained at Halton and Cranwell and served in 2 Squadron before injury ended flying career. He was then a signals officer.

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