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Consolidated Liberator B.VIII

Aircraft & Exhibits, JAN 1944-JUL 1974, London, Hangar Five, 74/A/790

Although often overshadowed by the B-17 Flying Fortress, the American B-24 Liberator was built in greater numbers than any other US military aircraft and served with distinction in both war and peace. It also played a major role in service with the RAF.

Consolidated B-24L Liberator, (C) RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum

Heinkel He 162A-2 VN679

Aircraft & Exhibits, APR 1945-1958, London, Hangar Five, 1990/0697/A

The Heinkel He 162 was a jet fighter used by the German Luftwaffe in the closing stages of the Second World War. Known as the ‘Volksjager’ (People’s Fighter), it was produced in too few numbers to have any effect on the outcome of the war.

Side view of Heinkel 162 on a white background, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

de Havilland Mosquito B.35

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1945-1959, London, Hangar Five, 1994/1351/A

This Mosquito is a late bomber variant. It was built at the end of the Second World War, and served with No 98 Squadron in Germany in 1950-51 before being replaced by Vampire fighter-bombers.

Side view of aircraft with green and dark grey camouflaged upper surfaces and a pale grey underside, (C) RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum/ Iain Duncan

Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina

Aircraft & Exhibits, APR 1945-MAY 1974, Cosford, External Display, 74/A/789

The last version of the ‘Cat’ to be developed, the PBY 6A, amphibian, was the culmination of a design associated with some of the most notable maritime air operations of the Second World War. Initially designed to meet a pre war US Navy requirement for a new maritime patrol aircraft, the prototype PBY 1 first took to the air on 21 March 1935. Subsequently, the PBY series of flying boats and amphibians were built in greater numbers than any other aircraft of their type and used by Air Forces and civilian operators around the world.

Twin piston engine aircraft in Royal Danish Air Force grey / bright orange scheme., © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / (c) RAF Museum/ Iain Duncan

Kawasaki Ki-100 1b

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1945, London, Hangar Five, 85/A/68

The Kawasaki Ki-100 1b was one of the finest Japanese fighters of the Second World War, but was not introduced until 1945.

Side view of Kawasaki Ki-1001b on a white background, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

De Havilland Vampire F3

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1947-1964, London, Hangar Three/Four, 78/A/873

This aircraft entered RAF service in 1947 as a fighter interceptor. Initially based in Cyprus it was badly damaged in a landing accident when with No. 601 (County of London) Squadron Auxiliary Air Force.

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Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF.14 WS843

Aircraft & Exhibits, MAY 1954-MAR 1967, Cosford, Hangar Four, 1990/0689/A

The Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF.14 was the ultimate variant of the Meteor night fighter family, combining the most technically advanced avionics suite with a new clear-vision canopy.

Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF14 cut out on white background., © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Scottish Aviation Bulldog T Mk 1

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1974-2000, In Storage, X003-1094

The Scottish Aviation Bulldog T Mk 1 was ordered as the standard primary trainer to supersede the De Havilland Chipmunk; it first entered service in April 1973. In all, the RAF received 132 Bulldogs, which equipped the Central Flying School and other units.

Scottish Aviation Bulldog T Mk 1 on display at RAF Museum Midlands, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Robert Winston Osborne, 14 January 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6742/022

Recorded interview with Robert Osborne, who served as a pilot in Hastings and Hercules aircraft during the 1960s and 1970s. His experience includes Hercules operations from Singapore with 48 Squadron.

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Recorded interview with Leading Aircraftswoman Lillian Taylor, 20 January 2007

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6756/005

Leading Aircraftswoman Lillian Taylor’s work during and after the Second World War related to providing information on missing RAF aircrew to their next of kin as further detail became available.

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