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Type Z aircrew torch

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1960s-1970s, In Storage, X008-9146

Type Z aircrew torch manufactured by Bardic Systems Ltd, Southampton. RAF vocabulary number 5A/1085992.

Thin black cylinder with cord attached at one end and a small lens at the other., © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Pilot’s flying log book of Fight Lieutenant David Conway Grant Brook, 1 November 1960-30 May 1962

Archives, 01 NOV 1960-30 MAY 1962, In Storage, X008-7741/003

Pilot’s flying log book of Fight Lieutenant David Conway Grant Brook, 1 November 1960-30 May 1962

Pilot’s flying log book of Fight Lieutenant David Conway Grant Brook, 1 November 1960-30 May 1962 | X008-7741/003

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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Pilot’s flying log book of Air Vice Marshal David Conway Grant Brook, 1 June 1962-17 July 1989

Archives, 01 JUN 1962-17 JUL 1989, In Storage, X008-7741/004

Pilot’s flying log book of Air Vice Marshal David Conway Grant Brook, 1 June 1962-17 July 1989

Pilot’s flying log book of Air Vice Marshal David Conway Grant Brook, 1 June 1962-17 July 1989 | X008-7741/004

Hunting H126

Aircraft & Exhibits, NOV 1962-MAY 1970, In Storage, 85/A/63

The Hunting H126 was an experimental type designed to add research data rather than enter production.

Yellow high wing biplane, with a circular jet intake in the nose, on display at the RAF Museum, RAF Museum

Royal Aero Club gold medal

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1963, In Storage, 1996/0297/C

In recognition of his huge contribution to the development of aviation, Geoffrey de Havilland was awarded the Royal Aero Club gold medal in 1963. From the early 1920s, the de Havilland company produced many successful airliners and training aircraft for airlines, flying schools and record breakers.

Gold plate decorated with wings around the rim, in the centre the Greek god Hermes with his left foot on a rock., © RAF Museum

Westland Wessex HC.2

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1964-2002, In Storage, X003-3615

Produced as a turbine-powered development of the American Sikorsky S-58, the initial British production version was the Wessex HAS Mk 1 for the Royal Navy, entering service in 1961. First flown in January 1962, the RAF variant, the HC Mk 2, was a high-performance development of the Mk 1, with two coupled Bristol Siddeley Gnome turboshaft engines. It was intended for transport, ambulance and general purpose duties, including carrying 16 fully-equipped troops or a 4000lb underslung load (such as a 105mm Pak Howitzer) and ground assault with Nord SS-11 anti-tank missiles and machine guns. It entered service, with No 18 Squadron at RAF Odiham, in January 1964, with 71 delivered. The HC Mk 2 became a familiar sight on anti-terrorist operations in Northern Ireland, and supported UN Peacekeeping forces in Cyprus.

Westland Wessex HC2, green coloured helicopter, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / (c) RAF Museum/ Iain Duncan

Rolls-Royce Olympus Engine 22R 320

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1964-1972, In Storage, 72/E/1609

Designed for the BAC TSR2, this engine provided 30,610lbs thrust and was fitted with an afterburner which gave a thrust boost of approximately 50%.

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Hawker Siddeley Gnat T1

Aircraft & Exhibits, JAN 1964-OCT 1979, In Storage, 85/A/146

Best known for its use by the Red Arrows aerobatic team, the Gnat T1 entered service in 1962, taking over from Vampire T11s as the RAF's standard advanced training aircraft.

Bright red metal jet engine with red, white and blue striped tail, RAF Museum

Boeing Chinook nose section

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1964-2006, In Storage, In Storage, X004-1310

This Chinook has been modified to represent Bravo November, the only Chinook to survive the Falklands Conflict. After a 40 year career, Bravo November left RAF service in 2022 and is on display at the RAF Musuem, Midlands. During its four decade long career four of its pilots were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Front section of khaki coloured helicopter, © RAF Museum