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Schneider Trophy 1931, R.J. Mitchell

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1931, In Storage, 81/C/1293

When the UK won the Schneider Trophy in 1931 for the third time in a row, those involved received miniature replicas of the trophy. This one was presented to Reginald Mitchell, the aircraft designer. Mitchell would later design the Supermarine Spitfire.

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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

Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1997, Cosford, Hangar Two, X001-2501

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the Luftwaffe's principal fighter during the Battle of Britain. It could outclimb and outgun the RAF's Hurricanes and Spitfires. However, its limited range allowed pilots only twenty minutes flying time during raids over south-east England.

Single engine aircraft with propeller and yellow nose and grey body, © RAF Museum

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

Cover of flying log book, Crown

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

Recorded interview with William Ian Harvey, 24 April 2013

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6742/010

Recorded interview with Ian Harvey, who flew as a flight engineer in Hercules and Nimrod aircraft during the 1970s, during and after the Falklands War and the 1991 Gulf War.

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Recorded interview with Junior Technician Michael John Davies, 11 February 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6794/001

Mike Davies remembers his RAF national service as a radar fitter. He describes his work on CPN-4 Ground-Controlled Approach radar at RAF Wattisham and gives his views on national service.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Peter Augustus Clee, 9 December 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6790/011

Recorded interview with Peter Clee, who served as a pilot in Hunter and Lightning aircraft. He was also an instructor on Vampires at Linton-on-Ouse and flew Dominies at RAF Finningley.

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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 Sergeant Barry Chittock, 24 September 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6789

Recorded interview with Barry Chittock, who served as an RAF electrical fitter on Varsity, Canberra, Lightning, Valetta, Heron and Pembroke aircraft. He remembers various aspects of working on these aeroplanes.

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