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Cup, King's, 1938

Aircraft & Exhibits, 02 JUL 1938, In Storage, X002-7349

In 1938 Alex Henshaw, flying a Percival Mew Gull aircraft, won the prestigious King’s Cup Air Race.

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Bust of Sir Alex Henshaw by Reginald Lewis, bronze

Fine Art, In Storage, X004-0151

This bronze was made by Reginald Lewis in 1944 while Sir Alex was chief production test pilot at the Vickers-Supermarine Works at Castle Bromwich near Birmingham.

Bust of Sir Alex Henshaw by Reginald Lewis, bronze, Every effort has been made to identify the owner of copyright in this work. If you are the current owner or their agent, please contact us at askcollections@rafmuseum.org © RAF Museum / The artist's estate / RAF Museum

Shield, Britannia Trophy, 1939

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X002-7346

The Britannia Trophy is awarded each year for the most meritorious performance in aviation. Although the trophy is retained by the Royal Aero Club, each winner is given a plaque.

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King's Cup Race, 1938

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X002-7388

In 1938 Alex Henshaw, flying a Percival Mew Gull aircraft, won the King’s Cup Air Race. This commemorative tobacco box marks his participation.

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Percival Mew Gull

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, X004-6131

The Percival Mew Gull was a British racing aircraft of the 1930s, and only six were built. G-AEXF won the King’s Cup with Alex Henshaw in 1938 and they then completed a record-breaking flight from England to South Africa and back in 1939. This replica is modelled on that aircraft.

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Flight testing of Spitfire Vs from Castle Bromwich

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC92/216

Film in which new Spitfire fighter aircraft are test-flown before being collected by pilots of the Air Transport Auxiliary. The aircraft are seen on the ground and in air-to-air footage.

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Siddeley, 1933

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X002-7383

In 1933 Alex Henshaw, aged 20, competed in the King’s Cup Air Race. He was awarded the Siddeley Trophy for setting the fastest time in a light aircraft.

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King's Cup, 1933, commemorative lighter

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X002-7387

In 1933 Alex Henshaw, aged 20, competed in the King’s Cup Air Race. This commemorative lighter marks his participation.

Silver lighter with clock inset on the front, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan