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De Havilland Chipmunk T.10 WP912
Aircraft & Exhibits, NOV 1952-DEC 1976, In Storage, 85/A/65
The Chipmunk entered RAF service in 1950, replacing the Tiger Moth as as an initial pilot trainer, offering relatively modern features such as flaps, brakes, radio and an enclosed cockpit. His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, learned to fly this Chipmunk - he made his first solo flight on 20 December 1952.
Pilot’s flying log book of Flying Officer David Conway Grant Brook, 22 January 1954-19 March 1958
Archives, 22 JAN 1954-19 MAR 1958, In Storage, X008-7741/001
Pilot’s flying log book of Flying Officer David Conway Grant Brook, 22 January 1954-19 March 1958
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.
English Electric Lightning P1B/F.1
Aircraft & Exhibits, APR 1959-OCT 1983, Cosford, Hangar Four, 84/A/1167
The Lightning was the Royal Air Force’s first truly supersonic aircraft, serving as an air defence interceptor from 1960 until 1988. Its formidable top speed came at the cost of a very short range.
Hawker-Siddeley Dominie T1
Aircraft & Exhibits, DEC 1964-JAN 2011, Cosford, External Display, X005-5915
The Dominie advanced navigation trainer saw long service with the RAF. It was the first jet-powered navigation trainer designed specifically for such a purpose to enter service with the Royal Air Force.
British Aircraft Corporation Jet Provost T5
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1970-1992, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1994/1344/A
The Jet Provost was the first basic jet trainer in the world to go into service. The T5 was the final development of the Jet Provost and a total of 110 were produced for the RAF. The first was handed over to the Central Flying School on 3 September 1969.
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.
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