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Junkers Ju 88R-1

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 78/A/953

The Junkers Ju 88 was one of the most versatile aircraft of the Second World War. It was adapted as a dive-bomber, night-fighter, intruder, anti-tank aircraft, torpedo bomber and reconnaissance aircraft.

Twin-engined aircraft with propellers with light green underside and green camouflage top, © RAF Museum

Messerschmitt Me 410A-1-U2

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-DEC 1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 85/A/78

This Me 410 was surrendered to the British in Denmark in May 1945. The history of its service with the Luftwaffe is not entirely clear.

overhead view of twin piston-engined German fighter with grey/blue/black camouflage, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum

Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1944-1961, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1998/0214/A

The FW190A-8 was a fighter-bomber version of the ‘Butcher Bird’, and was produced in greater numbers than any other sub-type.

Cockpit view of FW 190. Cockpit is partially stripped but contains some instrumentation., RAF Museum / Iain Duncan / RAF Museum/ Iain Duncan

V-2 / A4 Rocket

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 85/O/164

This example of a V-2 supersonic ballistic missile was assembled by the British at the end of the war. Made from captured parts, it was used in research and evaluation work. V-2s were mainly used against targets in Belgium as well as South East England.

Port side view of German Army V2 (Assembly 4) on a white background., (C) RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Messerschmitt Me 262A-2a

Aircraft & Exhibits, MAR 1945-NOV 1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 85/A/69

Me 262s were the first operational jet fighters to enter Luftwaffe service, in April 1944. This example was surrendered to the British in northern Germany at the very end of the war.

Starboard side view of Messerschmitt Me 262A-2a on a white background., (C) RAF Museum/Iain Duncan