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Austin K2 Auxiliary Towing Vehicle

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1944 {cg}, London, Hangar Five, 80/V/1259

The Austin K2 Auxiliary Towing Vehicle was introduced in 1941 to replace numerous improvised vehicles in service with the Auxiliary Fire Service. Firemen and their equipment were carried inside and a trailer pump was towed behind. The pump could draw water from rivers or hydrants to supply the hoses.

Square, four-wheeled dark grey metal truck, © RAF Museum

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR2

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1969-1992, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1994/1348/A

The Phantom formed a major part of the Royal Air Force’s combat aircraft strength for over twenty years and provided the Service with one of the world’s most capable strike fighters. Two versions of the Rolls Royce Spey-powered Phantom entered service with the RAF, the FG1 – the version also used by the Royal Navy – in the interceptor role and the FGR2 in the ground attack and tactical reconnaissance role in Germany. From 1977, all the RAF Phantoms were used exclusively as interceptor fighters over United Kingdom air-space.

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR2 on display at Cosford., RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Christmas Card

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1982, London, Hangar One, X003-4239

Members of 228 Operational Conversion Unit at RAF Coningsby have shown off their metal working and artistic skills by constructing this card depicting one of the unit's Phantom aircraft adorned with suitably festive headgear.

Rectangular metal sheet with festive motifs, © RAF Museum

Eurofighter Typhoon

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1993-2007, London, Hangar Six, X004-6167

The Eurofighter Typhoon was a product of a partnership between the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain. Development began in 1988. It was initially employed in an air-to-air fighter role as the Typhoon F2 and RAF deliveries began in 2003.

Black metal jet aircraft with pointed nose and large vertical tail, © RAF Museum

Recorded interview with Wing Commander John Anthony Ward, 3 February 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6790/016

John Ward flew Lightning aircraft in the UK and Cyprus, and as an instructor. He flew F106 aircraft in the United States. He supported Falklands War and Gulf War operations.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant David Wildridge, 22 November 2017

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6784/003

David Wildridge was a pilot in Phantom aircraft of 43 Squadron, served as an instructor in the Hawk at RAF Valley and RAF Chivenor and as a Tornado GR1 pilot.

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Recorded interview with Group Captain Richard Northcote, 23 January 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6784/002

Recorded interview with Richard Northcote, who served as a pilot in Hawker Hunter and Phantom aircraft, including an exchange tour with the US Air Force and command of 74 Squadron.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander John Walmsley, 9 June 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6784/001

John Walmsley served as a pilot in Lightning and Phantom aircraft, including an exchange tour in Phantoms with the US Air Force and command of the RAF’s Phantom conversion unit.

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Recorded interview with Chief Technician Peter Rees Morgan, 4 May 2017

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3359

Recorded interview with Peter Morgan, who was an armourer from 1983 to the 2000s. He participated in the 1991 Gulf War and in Operations Warden, Deny Flight and Allied Force.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Jonathan Davy, 8 February 2017

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3351

Recorded interview with Jon Davy, who was a pilot in Hercules, Jaguar and Typhoon aircraft and as an instructor in Tucanos, Hawks and Jaguars. He participated in Operation Northern Watch.

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