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Hawker Hart Mk. II

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1931-1972, London, Hangar Three/Four, 74/A/29

This Hawker Hart was built as a company demonstrator, test bed and camera platform, a favoured mount of photographers such as Charles Brown and Cyril Peckham.

Hawker Hart on display at Hendon., © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

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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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

Vickers Wellington B Mk X

Aircraft & Exhibits, MAY 1944-JAN 1955, Cosford, Hangar Three, Cosford, Hangar Three, 69/A/171

This Wellington was constructed in 1944 and served with No. 1 Air Navigation Training School between 1949 and 1953. It was not operational in the Second World War but represents the role played in the bombing campaign against Germany. It is one of only two Wellingtons to survive into the present day.

Vickers Wellington on display, (C) RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Mosquitoes for Victory Drive

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-6449

Recording in which a shop steward and a manager of the de Havilland Aircraft Company give their perspectives on the production of Mosquitoes and the aeroplane’s importance to the war effort.

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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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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

Recording of an interview with Wing Commander James Storrar, 12 May 1980

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/45

Interview with Wing Commander James 'Jas' Storrer, who flew during the Battle of France and Battle of Britain. He served in various other roles including commander of 239 Wing in Italy.

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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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Recording of an interview with Wing Commander M.M. Kaye, 30 May 1977

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/23

Interview with Wing Commander M.M. Kaye, who trained as a pilot at Hendon and flew F.E.2bs with 18 Squadron Royal Flying Corps before being shot down and taken prisoner.

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