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Messerschmitt Bf 109E

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940-1943, London, Hangar Three/Four, 78/A/624

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the Luftwaffe's principal fighter aircraft during the Battle of Britain. It could outclimb and outgun the RAF's Hurricanes and Spitfires. However, its limited range allowed pilots only 20 minutes flying time during raids over south-east England.

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

Short Belfast C.1

Aircraft & Exhibits, JAN 1967-OCT 1978, Cosford, Hangar Four, 78/A/1122

Design of this long-range, strategic transport aircraft began in February 1959, with the first flight in January 1964. Only ten of the originally ordered thirty Belfasts were built, all for the RAF.

Large white aircraft with four engines and a high wing configuration, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / (c) RAF Museum/ Iain Duncan

Unveiling of a window to "the pilots of the Royal Air Force who, in the Battle of Britain, turned the work of our hands into the salvation of our country." 11 January 1949

Library, In Storage, R012634

Souvenir booklet for the unveiling of a window commemorating the RAF Battle of Britain pilots 11 January 1949. Includes a description of window, an account of the proceedings and ceremony, order of service and list of those present

White page with black and red text and gold bird with outstretched wings as well as badge of Royal Air Force in gold, Royal Air Force Museum

Unveiling of window commemorating "The pilots of the Royal Air Force who, in the Battle of Britain, turned the work of our hands into the salvation of our country": Programme Tuesday 11 January 1949

Library, In Storage, X003-5908

Programme with the timetable and order of service for the unveiling of a window commemorating the RAF Battle of Britain pilots 11 January 1949, including a description of the window by the designer

Cream page with black text opposite a mottled grey blue page stamped with RAF Museum Library stamp, Royal Air Force Museum

Recording of a conversation with Squadron Leader J Miles, 1981

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/29

Recorded conversation with Squadron Leader J Miles - an RAF engineering officer - and several unidentified people at the RAF Museum Hendon.

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Recording of an interview with Air Commodore John Oliver, 29 April 1982

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/31

Interview with Air Commodore John Oliver, who served as a pilot in the Royal Flying Corps and RAF during the First World War.

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