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Tirpitz Bulkhead

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1941-NOV 1944, London, Hangar Five, X002-9495

This decorated bulkhead, recovered from the engine room of the Tirpitz, was presented to the RAF.

Section of bulkhead from the battleship Tirpitz, painted with image of two naval vessels and a Kriegsmarine flag, RAF Museum / IAIN DUNCAN

Royal Aircraft Factory RE 8 (Replica)

Aircraft & Exhibits, DEC 2011-22 SEP 2012, London, Hangar Two, X006-0350

Nick-named the 'Harry Tate' after a music-hall comedian, this stable reconnaissance/artillery-spotting aircraft entered limited service in late 1916.

Biplane with grey body and wings and wooden struts, © RAF Museum

Panavia Tornado GR1B

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1983-2001, London, Hangar Six, X003-2283

The Panavia Tornado, developed jointly by the UK, West Germany and Italy, was designed for high-speed, low-level attack missions.

Camouflage pattern jet aircraft with pointed nose and large vertical tail, © RAF Museum

The crew of NO. 9 Squadron RAF Lancaster Mk I W4964/WS-J 'Johnny Walker', 31 July 1944

Photographs, In Storage, P032502

A Lancaster crew pose beneath 'Johnny Walker', with its decorated nose showing that this aircraft had already completed over 100 missions when this photograph was taken.

Black and white photograph of 7 aircrew in front of a parked Lancaster bomber, Crown

Nose art on RAF Lancaster Mk I W4964 'Johnny Walker' of No. 9 Squadron, 1944

Photographs, In Storage, P032501

Painting cartoons and images on aircraft has long been a popular pastime for aircrew. In the Second World War it was a regular feature particularly for RAF Bomber Command crews.

Black and white photograph of nose section of a Lancaster bomber showing nose art and successfully completed bombing missions, © RAF Museum