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Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1997, Cosford, Hangar Two, X001-2501

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the Luftwaffe's principal fighter during the Battle of Britain. It could outclimb and outgun the RAF's Hurricanes and Spitfires. However, its limited range allowed pilots only twenty minutes flying time during raids over south-east England.

Single engine aircraft with propeller and yellow nose and grey body, © RAF Museum

Junkers Ju 88R-1

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 78/A/953

The Junkers Ju 88 was one of the most versatile aircraft of the Second World War. It was adapted as a dive-bomber, night-fighter, intruder, anti-tank aircraft, torpedo bomber and reconnaissance aircraft.

Twin-engined aircraft with propellers with light green underside and green camouflage top, © RAF Museum

Log Book of Group Captain Douglas Bader

Archives, In Storage, B354

This logbook belonged to Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader. His life was encapsulated in the film 'Reach for the Sky' (1956).

An open page of a book, with printed lines and handwritten entries, © Crown Copyright

Recorded interview with Air Commodore John Mitchell and Air Vice Marshal Leslie Phipps, 25 February 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6790/017

John Mitchell and Les Phipps discuss their experience of the early development of the Lightning in RAF service. This includes various aspects of the Lightning’s capabilities, including weapons and interception.

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