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Bristol Blenheim Mark IV
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 70/A/626
The Bristol Blenheim was faster than its contemporary RAF fighters when it entered service in 1937. Blenheims served in RAF Fighter, Bomber, Army Co-operation and Coastal Commands. During the Battle of Britain, they had the important mission to bomb Channel ports to disrupt German preparations for invasion.
Junkers Ju 88R-1
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 78/A/953
The Junkers Ju 88 was one of the most versatile aircraft of the Second World War. It was adapted as a dive-bomber, night-fighter, intruder, anti-tank aircraft, torpedo bomber and reconnaissance aircraft.
Panel from Lancaster 'N' for 'Nan'
Aircraft & Exhibits, APR 1943-OCT 1944, Cosford, Hangar Three, 83/A/407
From its earliest days, RAF personnel used artwork on aircraft to boost morale. During the Second World War nose art became increasingly flamboyant.
Messerschmitt Me 410A-1-U2
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-DEC 1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 85/A/78
This Me 410 was surrendered to the British in Denmark in May 1945. The history of its service with the Luftwaffe is not entirely clear.
Percy the Penguin Mascot
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1943-1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 80/C/1656
During the Second World War many Bomber Command aircrew carried lucky charms like Percy the Penguin in the hope that they would protect them from the many hazards they faced while flying.
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.
Friday the Thirteenth (Artwork from Halifax 'F' LV907)
Aircraft & Exhibits, FEB 1944-JUN 1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 70/A/188
From its earliest days, RAF personnel used artwork on aircraft to boost morale. During the Second World War nose art became increasingly flamboyant.
Birthday candle Leading Aircraftwoman Marion Gomm
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1944, Cosford, Hangar Three, X001-1530
Leading Aircraftwoman Marion Gomm was a cook at RAF Wyton, headquarters for the Pathfinder Force. This candle was a memento from Marion’s 21st birthday party held in the Sergeants’ Mess in March 1944.
Cigarette case of Flying Officer Eric Albon
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1944, Cosford, Hangar Three, X001-3468
Flying Officer Eric Albon, from Halifax, was a bomb aimer in No. 78 Squadron. His aircraft, Handley Page Halifax LV820, was shot down and crashed near Poix in northern France on 12 June 1944.
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