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Supermarine Spitfire Mark Vb
Aircraft & Exhibits, DEC 1941-DEC 1982, London, Hangar One, 82/A/1716
The Mk V was regarded by pilots as the best handling Spitfire, despite its very short development time. It was also the most widely produced, equipping over 140 RAF squadrons.
Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1997, Cosford, Hangar Two, X001-2501
The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the Luftwaffe's principal fighter during the Battle of Britain. It could outclimb and outgun the RAF's Hurricanes and Spitfires. However, its limited range allowed pilots only twenty minutes flying time during raids over south-east England.
Hawker-Siddeley Hunter T7A
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1958-2001, Cosford, Hangar Four, X002-9718
The T7A was a dual-control training version of the single-seat Hawker-Siddeley Hunter. The first prototype Hunter trainer flew in July 1955, and featured side-by-side seating for the student pilot and instructor.
Roland Rat Mascot
Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1985, In Storage, X003-6634
Roland Rat, a children's TV phenomenon of the 1980s and 1990s, was adopted by No. 16 Squadron as their mascot and was fully kitted out in RAF uniform for the role.
Initial Combat Report of No. 242 Squadron for 21 August 1940
Archives, In Storage, X008-5400/094/037
Initial combat report from No.242 Squadron claiming a Dornier Do 17.
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- RAF Coltishall
- RAF Valley [18]
- RAF Chivenor [16]
- RAF Biggin Hill [11]
- RAF Wattisham [10]
- RAF Gütersloh [9]
- RAF Leuchars [9]
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- RAF Cranwell [8]
- RAF Lossiemouth [8]