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Rolls-Royce Merlin 23

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1945, London, Hangar Five, 65/E/161

Rolls Royce Merlins were one of the truly outstanding engines of the Second World War. They powered fighters like Spitfires and Hurricanes and bombers such as Lancasters and Halifaxes.

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P-51 Mustang Drop Tank

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 79/A/1515

As USAAF Bomber losses mounted during 1943 it became essential to increase the range of escorting fighters. Disposable fuel tanks mounted under the wings or belly of an aircraft gave extra range. The fuel in these disposable tanks was used early in the flight to enable them to be dropped when empty. This was one of a pair of steel tanks that could be fitted under the wing of a P-51 Mustang.

Ovoid metal container, light grey, large are of red-brown spot rusting, Iain Duncan

P-51 Mustang Canopy

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 71/A/508

Canopy rail from a P-51 Mustang flown by Captain Howard ‘Pete’ Wiggins, who joined the USAAF in 1942. As part of the US Army 8th Air Force, Howard Wiggins flew fighter aircraft such as P-51 Mustangs and P-47 Thunderbolts on bomber escort missions from bases in the UK.

Aircraft canopy on a stand, broken glass, two metal arches, metal surround, blue paint and rusting, Iain Duncan

Fieseler Fi 103 V-1 Flying Bomb

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1944-1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 85/O/48

This example of a V-1 flying bomb was captured intact by the British at the end of the war. V-1s were launched from sites in France towards South East England from 13 June 1944 and against targets in the Midlands and the North of England. Nearly 9,000 were launched, killing around 6,000 people.

Small aircraft shaped object, dark green top abd lighter blue bottom. Fitted with rocket engine., RAF Museum

Nose Artwork from Vickers Wellington Z1080

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1989/0224/Y

From its earliest days, RAF personnel used artwork on aircraft to boost morale. During the Second World War nose art became increasingly flamboyant.

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Polish Cat Artwork

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1941-JAN 1942, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1997/0087/Y

From its earliest days, RAF personnel used artwork on aircraft to boost morale. During the Second World War nose art became increasingly flamboyant.

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Rheinmetall-Borsig Rheinbote

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 85/O/161

The Rheinbote (Rhine Messenger) artillery rocket was designed to replace or supplement the German Army’s long range, heavy artillery and could deliver a 40kg / 88lb warhead to a distance of 160 km / 99 miles. From November 1944 to May 1945, over 200 were launched in the direction of the Belgian port of Antwerp, a key Allied base.

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9250lb Cylindrical Anti-Dam Mine or 'Bouncing Bomb'.

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 66/O/1192

This is a replica of the famous ‘bouncing bomb’ used by No. 617 Squadron to destroy dams in the Ruhr Valley.

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Luftwaffe Anti-Aircraft War Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 66/U/941

Originally devised as qualification badges for aircrew, the use of some trade badges became linked to combat experience. The Anti-Aircraft Badge was awarded according to a points system reflecting the types of engagements that individual had undertaken.

Badge shows a flak gun surrounded by a wreath with a Nazi eagle above., RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum

Night Fighter Operational Flying Clasp (Gold)

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, X004-0867

The Luftwaffe introduced flying clasps as a way of acknowledging an aircrew’s operational experience. A bronze clasp represented 20 operational flights, silver 60 and gold 110.

Night Fighter Operational Flying Clasp (Gold) | X004-0867, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

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