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Fokker DVII
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1918-1938, London, Hangar Two, 75/A/804
The Fokker DVII was one of the outstanding fighters of the First World War, designed to win back German air superiority. Herman Goering, later Head of Hitler's Luftwaffe, was an early DVII ace.
Napier Lion VII
Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1927-1965, London, Hangar Three/Four, 65/E/1098
The Napier Lion VII was a racing version of the popular Lion engine, used widely in the 1920s. The VII powered racing aircraft as well as record breaking land and sea vehicles.
Supermarine Southampton Mk I
Aircraft & Exhibits, JUL 1925-NOV 1928, London, Hangar Three/Four, 67/A/705
Supermarine Southamptons were the first RAF flying boat designed after the First World War. They entered RAF service in 1925 at RAF Calshot, Hampshire and were used for maritime patrol around the world.
Napier Lion V
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1925-1965, London, Hangar Three/Four, 65/E/6
The Napier Lion was one of the most powerful engines developed for the RAF. It has an unusual ‘W’ arrangement with three rows of four cylinders. Lion V engines were fitted to Supermarine Southamptons.
Bristol Bulldog Mk IIA
Aircraft & Exhibits, JUN 1930-SEP 1964, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1994/1386/A
The Bristol Bulldog was the RAF fighter of the early 1930s. It was the force's standard fighter, equipping 10 of its 13 home defence squadrons.
Bristol Jupiter VIIIF.P
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1931-1967, London, Hangar Three/Four, 67/E/974
The nine-cylinder radial Bristol Jupiter engine was designed by Sir Roy Fedden and Leonard Butler. Many of these popular engines were built overseas. This version of the Jupiter was fitted to Westland Wapitis, forerunners of Westland Wallaces.
Westland Wallace Mk. II
Aircraft & Exhibits, FEB 1936-NOV 1940, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1988/0208/A
The Westland Wallace was a general purpose two seat biplane operated by the Royal Air Force from 1933-1943. The Museum’s Wallace had a short operational life, serving with No. 502 Squadron between 1936 and 1937, before moving to the Electrical and Wireless School at RAF Cranwell.
Gloster Gladiator Mark I
Aircraft & Exhibits, AUG 1937-MAR 1948, Cosford, Hangar Two, 74/A/17
The Gloster Gladiator was the RAF's last biplane fighter and the first to feature an enclosed cockpit for the pilot. Deliveries began in 1937, with Gladiators continuing to serve in the early years of the Second World War.
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