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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.
Messerschmitt Me 262A-2a
Aircraft & Exhibits, MAR 1945-NOV 1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 85/A/69
Me 262s were the first operational jet fighters to enter Luftwaffe service, in April 1944. This example was surrendered to the British in northern Germany at the very end of the war.
Smoking Pass for Apprentices' Squadron RAF Cranwell
Archives, 1943, Cosford, Hangar Two, X004-2467/004
RAF Apprentices were boys aged between 15 and 17 who had signed up for a three year technical training programme.
De Havilland Chipmunk T.10 WP912
Aircraft & Exhibits, NOV 1952-DEC 1976, London, Hangar Five, 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.
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- RAF Cranwell
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- RAF Biggin Hill [11]
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- RAF Chivenor [10]
- RAF College [10]
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- RAF Cosford [9]