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Percy the Penguin Mascot

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 80/C/1656

During the Second World War many Bomber Command aircrew carried lucky charms like Percy the Penguin in the hope that they would protect them from the many hazards they faced while flying.

Grey and white soft toy with large bird-like beak and orange glass eyes, © RAF Museum

Friday the Thirteenth (Artwork from Halifax 'F' LV907)

Aircraft & Exhibits, FEB 1944-JUN 1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 70/A/188

From its earliest days, RAF personnel used artwork on aircraft to boost morale. During the Second World War nose art became increasingly flamboyant.

Friday the Thirteenth (Artwork from Halifax 'F' LV907) | 70/A/188, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Recorded interview with Warrant Officer Henry Irons, 18 August 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3310

Recorded interview with Harry Irons, who was a gunner in Lancaster and Halifax aircraft. He recalls bombing operations against targets in Germany and occupied Europe, anti-aircraft fire and fighter attacks.

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