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Night Fighter Operational Flying Clasp (Silver)

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, X004-0866

The Luftwaffe introduced flying clasps as a way of acknowledging an aircrew’s operational experience. A bronze clasp represented 20 operational flights, silver 60 and gold 110.

Night Fighter Operational Flying Clasp (Silver) | X004-0866, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Junkers Ju 88 Recognition Model

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 1991/0198/M

This is a British-made model of a Second World War German Junkers Ju 88, used to train RAF personnel, particularly pilots, gunners and members of the Observer Corps, in the vital skill of aircraft recognition.

Model of an aircraft in dark grey-green, with a black cross on each wing and a swastika on the tail, © RAF Museum

Flak Binoculars and tripod

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 69/I/508

Flak binoculars were used during daylight to identify aircraft and provide initial heading information for German anti-aircraft artillery.

Flak Binoculars and tripod | 69/I/508, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Air Ministry War Room, Air Staff Operational Summary and Summary of Reports of Enemy Action against the United Kingdom: Volume 24 Numbers 1167-1226 February-March 1944

Library, In Storage, PR03731

Bound volume of Air Ministry War Room Summaries Volume 24 Numbers 1167-1226. Covers the period February-March 1944.

Air Ministry War Room, Air Staff Operational Summary and Summary of Reports of Enemy Action against the United Kingdom: Volume 24 Numbers 1167-1226 February-March 1944 | PR03731

Würzburg Radar Indicator Unit

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 82/R/713

German air defence relied heavily on radar. Early warning was provided by the Freya radar system while Würzburg Radars were used for ground-controlled interception. This unit was used to direct searchlights and flak guns.

RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell, 7 December 2020

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5660

Dave Waring was an RAF pilot in Whirlwind and Puma helicopters, serving in various locations. During the 1991 Gulf War he was an air liaison officer with the British Army.

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Recording of an interview with Wing Commander James Storrar, 12 May 1980

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/45

Interview with Wing Commander James 'Jas' Storrer, who flew during the Battle of France and Battle of Britain. He served in various other roles including commander of 239 Wing in Italy.

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Aerial combat: Camera gun films: Reel four

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC75/7/4

RAF gun camera film taken from Spitfire and Hurricane fighter aircraft during the Battle of Britain. Several German fighter and bomber aircraft are seen during aerial combat. Titles provide detail.

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Junkers Ju 86 and Personnel

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC76/15

Amateur film showing Heinkel 111 and Junkers 86 aircraft and Luftwaffe personnel on an airfield. Air and ground crews prepare the Junkers 86 and the aircraft is seen in flight.

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Squadron Leader Hoare - Havoc stalks the Hun

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1828

Recording in which Squadron Leader Hoare describes night fighter operations over German air bases.

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