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De Havilland Chipmunk T.10 WP912

Aircraft & Exhibits, NOV 1952-DEC 1976, In Storage, 85/A/65

The Chipmunk entered RAF service in 1950, replacing the Tiger Moth as as an initial pilot trainer, offering relatively modern features such as flaps, brakes, radio and an enclosed cockpit. His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, learned to fly this Chipmunk - he made his first solo flight on 20 December 1952.

de Havilland Chipmunk on display at RAF Museum Midlands, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Recorded interview with Wing Commander Bryan Thomas Mitchell, 19 May 2016

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3338

Bryan Mitchell served as an RAF movements and logistics officer. He was involved in the development of computer systems and policy, and also commanded the European Fighter Aircraft Development Wing.

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Photograph album of the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh to the RAF Museum at RAF Hendon, 4 June 1970

Archives, In Storage, AC96/61/5

Amongst the fascinating and unique items held within the Archive collection there are artefacts which offer tantalising glimpses into the history of the RAF Museum itself.

Photograph album displayed open with companion volume, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Recorded interview with Senior Aircraftsman Raymond Harris, 17 October 2018

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4804

Interview with Raymond Harris, who was an RAF driver during the 1950s. He served at RAF North Weald, acted as driver for senior officers and travelled in convoy to Germany.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander Piers Morrell, 7 July 2023

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7383

Piers Morrell was an RAF musician and Director of Music. He remembers the funerals of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, and the coronation of King Charles III.

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Programme from the world premiere of the film "Battle of Britain", at the Birmingham Odeon, 15 Sept 1969

Library, In Storage, X006-4207

Programme for the world premiere of the film “Battle of Britain” at the Odeon Theatre, New Street, Birmingham on Monday 15 September 1969

Cream page with thin black border, black text and small box outlined in black with black text, Royal Air Force Museum

HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh visits Royal Air Force Museum, 24 July 1974

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC74/53/2

Film documenting a visit by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, to the RAF Museum Hendon on 24 July 1974. The Duke arrives in a Wessex helicopter and tours the museum.

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Visits by Duke of Edinburgh to RAF Museum Sites - Hendon

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC75/2/2

Film taken from the roof of the RAF Museum shows a Wessex helicopter approaching and landing nearby. The Duke of Edinburgh disembarks and is then seen departing after his visit.

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North American Harvard Mk IIB (KF729) of HRH Prince Philip in flight, 4 May 1953

Photographs, In Storage, PC98/173/6507/1

After initial training on the De Havilland Chipmunk HRH Prince Philip continued on the North American Harvard.

North American Harvard IIb (KF729), starboard side view, in flight, Royal Air Force Museum, Charles Brown Collection / RAF Museum, Charles Brown Collection