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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

De Havilland Mosquito TT.35

Aircraft & Exhibits, APR 1945-JUL 1967, Cosford, Hangar Three, 67/A/595

Combining speed, long range and the ability to operate at high altitudes, the De Havilland Mosquito was one of the truly outstanding aircraft to emerge during the Second World War. The TT.35 is a target tug variant.

De Havilland Mosquito TT.35, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum

Boulton Paul Balliol T.2 (VW900), August 1949

Photographs, P006438

The Balliol was designed by Boulton Paul Aircraft of Wolverhampton to fulfil Air Ministry Specification T7/45. This called for a replacement of the wartime North American Harvard trainer.

Boulton Paul Balliol T.2, RAF Museum

Britannia Trophy

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 80/C/1717

The Britannia Trophy is awarded each year for the most meritorious performance in aviation. Although the trophy is retained by the Royal Aero Club, each winner is given a plaque.

Rectangular grey metal plaque with inscription., Iain Duncan, RAF Museum

Eagle Series IV

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1945, In Storage, 75/I/301

In the 1920s the RAF developed a camera for aerial survey work, manufactured as the F8 for the RAF and the Williamson Eagle for the civil market.

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RAF Hendon Station Commanders

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1967-Circa 1987, In Storage, 1996/0273/C

The Station Headquarters building at most RAF Stations features a board such as this, recording all Station Commanding Officers. They are responsible for the station but not the units based there.

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RAF Camera Type F.24

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1993/0025/I

In the 1920s the RAF developed a camera for aerial survey work, manufactured as the F.24 for the RAF and the Williamson Eagle III for the civil market.

RAF Camera Type F.24 | 1993/0025/I, IAIN DUNCAN

English Electric Canberra PR.9

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1960-1992, Cosford, Hangar Four, 1992/0403/A

The Canberra long-range, photo-reconnaissance aircraft was one of several versions of the Canberra bomber, and one of the success stories of the post-war British aircraft industry. Many British-built aircraft were exported and production also took place under licence in the United States of America and Australia.

English Electric Canberra PR.9 | 1992/0403/A, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Boulton Paul Sea Balliol T.21 (VR599), October 1952

Photographs, P006448

The Balliols ordered by the Royal Navy in 1950 were fitted with naval features such as an arrester hook that the RAF aircraft did not have. The engine fitted to this T.21 prototype is a later variant of the famous Rolls Royce Merlin.

Boulton Paul Sea Balliol T.21 (VR599), October 1952, RAF Museum

Boulton Paul Sea Balliol T.21 (VR599), October 1952

Photographs, P006450

The Balliols ordered by the Royal Navy in 1950 were fitted with naval features such as an arrester hook that the RAF aircraft did not have. The engine fitted to this T.21 prototype is a later variant of the famous Rolls Royce Merlin.

Boulton Paul Sea Balliol T.21 (VR599), October 1952, RAF Museum

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