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Hawker-Siddeley Hunter F.4, Cockpit Section

Aircraft & Exhibits, JUN 1955-JUL 1995, Cosford, Hangar Four, 1995/1005/A

The Hunter was the first high-speed jet fighter with radar and fully-powered flying controls to go into widespread service with the Royal Air Force.

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Bedford OXC Tractor

Aircraft & Exhibits, JAN 1957-AUG 1972, London, Hangar Five, 72/V/1399

The Bedford OXC tractor was developed with the assistance of Scammell, pioneers in the development of articulated lorries, now used extensively for transporting goods by road. The Bedford was one of two tractors used with an articulated aircraft recovery trailer, commonly known as a Queen Mary (after the ship of the same name).

Incomplete aircraft with wings and cockpit glass missing, sitting on top of a trailer, © RAF Museum

Hunting Percival Pembroke C1

Aircraft & Exhibits, JUN 1955-APR 1987, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1987/0277/A

Entering service in 1953, the Pembroke took over from the venerable Anson in the light transport and communications role. It was developed from the Prince civil transport having a longer wing to carry an increased all-up weight.

High wing, twin-engined aircraft painted white with blue cheat line, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / (c) RAF Museum/ Iain Duncan

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.

Single engine aircraft with camouflage pattern, © RAF Museum

Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Francis Merino, 24 October 2023

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7392

Francis Merino served as an RAF engineering officer, with a particular interest in environmental and sustainability projects. He gives details on his work in this area in the Falkland Islands.

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Handley Page Hastings T.5

Aircraft & Exhibits, MAR 1948-AUG 1977, Cosford, Hangar Four, 85/A/9

The Handley Page Hastings replaced the Avro York as the Royal Air Force’s standard long-range transport from 1948. Two squadrons of the new aircraft served alongside the Avro York throughout the Berlin Airlift, flying vital supplies into the city during the Soviet blockade.

Handley Page Hastings T.5 on display at Cosford, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Hawker Tempest TT.5

Aircraft & Exhibits, JAN 1945-1972, In Storage, 72/A/571

The Tempest was one of the last piston-engined front line fighters demonstrating the maximum performance that could be achieved with a piston engine and propeller combination.

Hawker Tempest on display at the RAF Museum, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum

Recorded interview with Air Commodore Cynthia Fowler, 22 October 2012

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6733

Air Commodore Cynthia Fowler served in various administrative and leadership roles including deputy director of the Womens’ Royal Air Force and director of recruiting as women took on more roles.

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RAF Cosford Hospital Key Tag

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 79/C/371

In 1940 a hospital opened at RAF Cosford, housed in a series of inter-connected wooden huts. During the Second World War over 42,000 patients were treated, including returning prisoners of war and burns victims in a dedicated maxilla-facial centre.

Brass disc inscribed Sisters Quarters 16 Number 2, RAF Museum

Royal Air Force Cosford At Home Day souvenir book to commemorate the Battle of Britain anniversary, 19 September 1959

Library, In Storage, X005-3490

Souvenir book with the front cover by GW Heumann. Contains 72 pages, 24 of which are about the programme for the day and celebrating the 21st anniversary of RAF Cosford

Realistic image of grey aircraft circling a blue and grey globe. Red and black text on white and yellow backgrounds, Royal Air Force Museum

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