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Royal Aero Club Gold Medallion awarded to Sir Arthur Whitten Brown

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1919, In Storage, 65/C/725

This medallion was awarded to Arthur Brown to commemorate the first non-stop crossing of the Atlantic by an aircraft. Brown the navigator and his pilot, John Alcock, flew from Newfoundland to Ireland in a converted Vickers Vimy bomber in a little over 16 hours in June 1919.

Royal Aero Club Gold Medallion, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum

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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Royal Aero Club gold medal

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1963, In Storage, 1996/0297/C

In recognition of his huge contribution to the development of aviation, Geoffrey de Havilland was awarded the Royal Aero Club gold medal in 1963. From the early 1920s, the de Havilland company produced many successful airliners and training aircraft for airlines, flying schools and record breakers.

Gold plate decorated with wings around the rim, in the centre the Greek god Hermes with his left foot on a rock., © 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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Britannia Trophy

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 80/C/1717

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.

Rectangular grey metal plaque with inscription., Iain Duncan, RAF Museum

London Aeroplane Club

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1986/0857/U

This badge belonged to Air Vice Marshal Sir William Sefton Brancker. A keen supporter of civil aviation in the 1920's, he encouraged the formation of flying clubs and new airports and airfields.

Small circular gold badge with suspension loop and short light blue and dark blue cord., RAF Museum

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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London Aeroplane Club

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1986/0856/U

This badge belonged to Air Vice Marshal Sir William Sefton Brancker. A keen supporter of civil aviation in the 1920's, he encouraged the formation of flying clubs and new airports and airfields.

Small circular gold badge with suspension loop and short blue and yellow cord., IAIN DUNCAN

London Aeroplane Club

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1986/0858/U

This badge belonged to Air Vice Marshal Sir William Sefton Brancker. A keen supporter of civil aviation in the 1920's, he encouraged the formation of flying clubs and new airports and airfields.

Small circular enamelled gold badge with suspension loop and short grey and white cord cord., IAIN DUNCAN

Royal Aero Club membership badge, 1932

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 79/U/1654

The Royal Aero Club worked closely with the Air Ministry to promote aviation as a sport, awarding licences and organising races.

Royal Aero Club membership badge, 1932 | 79/U/1654, IAIN DUNCAN