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Vickers FB 5 'Gunbus' (Replica)

Aircraft & Exhibits, JUN 1966-JUN 1968, London, Hangar Two, 73/A/1066

The 'Gunbus' was Vickers' first military aircraft. In February 1915 during the First World War, it equipped the first British two-seat fighter squadron – No. 11 at Netheravon. It flew its first patrol in France on 29 July 1915 and proved very successful.

Biplane with silver metal body, white wings and wooden struts, © RAF Museum

RAF 50th Anniversary Air Show Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, 14 JUN 1968, London, Hangar One, 1991/0539/C

The RAF does like to mark an anniversary. One of the main events to mark the 50th anniversary of the RAF in 1968 was the Jubilee Air Show at RAF Abingdon. It included many of the airframes now in the collection of the RAF Museum's collection.

White circular badge with light blue cross and black lettering, © RAF Museum