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Bomber Command Order of Battle, 26 April 1945

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1945, London, Hangar Five, 72/C/955

This replica availability board shows the operational strength of Bomber Command on the last day that the Command mounted a heavy bomber raid.

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English Electric Canberra PR.3 WE139

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1953-1969, London, Hangar Three/Four, 69/A/695

The Canberra long-range, photo-reconnaissance aircraft was one of several versions of the Canberra bomber, and one of the success stories of the post-war British aircraft industry. Many British-built aircraft were exported and production also took place under licence in the United States of America and Australia.

Front view of BAC Canberra photographic reconnaissance aircraft on display at the RAF Museum London, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Hunting Percival Pembroke C1

Aircraft & Exhibits, JUN 1955-APR 1987, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1987/0277/A

Entering service in 1953, the Pembroke took over from the venerable Anson in the light transport and communications role. It was developed from the Prince civil transport having a longer wing to carry an increased all-up weight.

High wing, twin-engined aircraft painted white with blue cheat line, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / (c) RAF Museum/ Iain Duncan

Hawker-Siddeley Vulcan B.2 XL318

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1961-1981, London, Hangar Five, 82/A/393

The Vulcan was the second of the Royal Air Force’s ‘V bombers’ and like the Valiant and Victor provided part of Great Britain’s nuclear deterrent force for 15 years until the Royal Navy’s Polaris submarines took over the the deterrence role in 1969.

Port side view of Avro Vulcan on a white background., © RAF Museum

Royal Air Forces Escaping Society Resistance Memorial

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1981, London, Hangar Five, X002-3412

This bronze plaque is a copy of an original erected at the Central Church of the Royal Air Force, St. Clements Danes, to commemorate the many people in occupied Europe who risked their own lives by aiding downed aircrew to escape.

weary or wounded airman in flying gear being supported by two civilians. Background of search lights, aircraft, parachute, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Recording of a conversation between Paddy Leadon and other veterans of Bomber Command

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/25

Recording of a conversation between Bomber Command veterans, in which various aspects of Second World War bombing operations are discussed.

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Wing Commander Freeman - Attack on Turin

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6398

Wing Commander Freeman describes the flight across France, the crossing of the Alps and the attack on a target in Turin. The use of astro-navigation during the flight is mentioned.

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Two Czech pilots on Berlin raid

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6391

Two Czech pilots each describe an attack on Berlin through heavy anti-aircraft fire. They describe the sight of the city on fire and express satisfaction with the damage done.

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Pilot Officer Welch - Bombing Rotterdam

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6383

Recording in which Pilot Officer Welch describes a low-level daylight raid on shipping in Rotterdam harbour.

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Pilot Officer Rivazi - Flight to Magdeburg

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6380

Pilot Officer Rivazi, a tail gunner, describes a night raid on Magdeburg during which little anti-aircraft fire and no fighters were encountered and Munster was seen burning from some distance.

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