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Iraq Levies Klaw
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 65/U/704
In 1921 the RAF took over control of all military forces in Iraq which included the Iraqi Levies. They initially replaced British and Indian troops stationed in the country but, as the newly-formed Iraqi Army expanded, the Levies were redeployed to defend RAF Stations.
Power Jets W2/500
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-1945, London, Hangar One, 71/E/1313
The Power Jets W2 series of experimental gas turbines, like this W2B dating from 1942, led to the development of Britain's first production jet engine – the Rolls-Royce Welland.
Air Training Corps Field Service Cap
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1990/1182/U
The Air Training Corps is a cadet organisation open to anyone between the ages of 12 and 20 years with an interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.
Medal Bar of Squadron Leader Anthony Garforth Miller
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1994/0354/D
After joining the RAF in 1935, Spitfire pilot Anthony Miller led No. 17 Squadron for much of the Battle of Britain.
Sopwith 5F1 Dolphin
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1918, London, Hangar Two, 77/A/475
The Dolphin was flown by the RAF in the First World War. Its unusual wing arrangement gave its pilot an excellent view.
Bust of Sir Alex Henshaw by Reginald Lewis, bronze
Fine Art, In Storage, X004-0151
This bronze was made by Reginald Lewis in 1944 while Sir Alex was chief production test pilot at the Vickers-Supermarine Works at Castle Bromwich near Birmingham.
Trolley Accumulator, Mk I
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 85/V/46
The batteries in aircraft were small so the Trolley Accumulator was used to provide the high power needed to start aircraft engines. The engine was used to recharge the batteries in the trolley.
Aircraft Recognition Cards
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 69/K/414
Aircraft recognition was a vital skill for the Royal Observer Corps and aircrew. Many hours were devoted to studying photographs or drawings of aircraft. Illustrated playing cards added some fun to the process.
Parachute Rip Cord Handle
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1994/0346/S
Pulling this handle could save your life. Attached to the handle is a length of wire connected to two pins. These pins secure the cover of the parachute.
Japanese Invasion Money
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1941-1945, Cosford, Hangar Two, X003-4289
Japan entered the Second World War allied to Germany and Italy and attempted to expand its empire through attacking and conquering territories throughout the Far East. Hong Kong, Malaya, Singapore, Java, Borneo, Sumatra and US Pacific territories including islands of the Philippines were among the countries which fell.
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