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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

Medal Bar of Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X002-5900

Hermann Göring was awarded the Iron Cross and Pour le Mérite (Blue Max) while serving as a fighter pilot in the First World War.

Thirteen medals on individual ribbons in multiple colours, RAF Museum

Trolley Accumulator, Mk I

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 85/V/46

The batteries in aircraft were small so the Trolley Accumulator was used to provide the high power needed to start aircraft engines. The engine was used to recharge the batteries in the trolley.

Metal trailer with a large wheel on each side and small wheel beneath the charging set, RAF Museum

Aircraft Recognition Cards

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 69/K/414

Aircraft recognition was a vital skill for the Royal Observer Corps and aircrew. Many hours were devoted to studying photographs or drawings of aircraft. Illustrated playing cards added some fun to the process.

Aircraft Recognition Cards | 69/K/414, © RAF Museum

Fighter Fund Jigsaw

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1941, Cosford, Hangar Two, 1986/0962/C

Many products, including toys, were made and sold to raise money for aircraft during the Second World War. A London-based manufacturer created this jigsaw, which has over 200 pieces, for the Hendon Fighter Four Fund.

Mostly completed jigsaw of a poster image advertising the 'Four Fighter Fund', © RAF Museum

Spitfire Fund Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 84/U/1032

These badges were sold to raise money for Spitfire Funds, formed to buy aircraft for the RAF during the Second World War. This badge was purchased by Leading Aircraftwoman Osbon.

Circular white badge with a blue aircraft beneath 'SPITFIRE FUND' in red, and the number '18676' stamped across the bottom, © RAF Museum

GQ Parasuit

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 1994/0362/U

In the mid 1930s, the GQ Parachute Company developed a parasuit exclusively for the air gunners of Boulton Paul Defiant two-seat fighters, as the gun turret had no space to store parachutes.

Full-body beige suit with separate brown dungaree-style top layer and elbow-length brown leather gloves, © RAF Museum

Hazard Warning Flag

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1945, London, Hangar Five, X002-7592

Warning flags were used to mark the locations of unexploded bombs and other possible hazards.

Red rectangular flag on a wooden stick, © RAF Museum

Bust of Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring by Walther Wolff, bronze

Fine Art, London, Hangar Five, FA20067

Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring was commander-in-chief of the Luftwaffe and President of the Reichstag. He was considered as Adolf Hitler’s deputy, giving him considerable military and political power.

Bronze head of a man, Every effort has been made to identify the owner of copyright in this work. If you are the current owner or their agent, please contact us at askcollections@rafmuseum.org © RAF Museum

Heinkel He 111

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1944-1947, London, Hangar Five, 78/A/1033

The Heinkel He 111, a German twin-engined medium bomber, was used extensively in the late 1930s and early years of the Second World War. Like many Luftwaffe military aircraft, its development was concealed by claiming it was for high-speed commercial transport.

Side view of an aircraft with a camouflaged upper and a turquoise underside; a cross and swastika painted on the fuselage and, © RAF Museum