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De Havilland Gipsy I

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1926-1979, In Storage, 79/E/397

The de Havilland Gipsy I was a 4-cylinder in-line engine developing 98 horse power. It powered the de Havilland Gipsy Moth, among other inter-War civilian aircraft.

De Havilland Gipsy I | 79/E/397, © RAF Museum / RAFM/Iain Duncan

Saucer, Bandalasta Ware

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1929-1930, In Storage, 1993/0515/Z

This Bandalasta saucer and its accompanying teacup were intended for use on the Royal Airship Works’ trial trips out of Cardington, before the R.101’s disastrous crash halted airship production in Britain.

Saucer, Bandalasta Ware | 1993/0515/Z

Teacup, Bandalasta Ware

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1929-1930, In Storage, 1993/0514/Z

This Bandalasta teacup and its accompanying saucer were intended for use on the Royal Airship Works’ trial trips out of Cardington, before the R.101’s disastrous crash halted airship production in Britain.

Teacup, Bandalasta Ware | 1993/0514/Z

Papers of Herbert Eugene Chaplin, 1929-1945

Archives, 1929-1945, In Storage, X008-7607

Small collection of photographs, forms and identity cards.

Papers of Herbert Eugene Chaplin, 1929-1945 | X008-7607, Ask Curator

Pilot's flying log book of Flight Lieutenant William Arthur Darville (Bill) Brook, 1 August 1930-8 December 1938

Archives, 01 AUG 1930-08 DEC 1938, In Storage, X008-7740/004

Pilot's flying log book of Flight Lieutenant William Arthur Darville (Bill) Brook, 1 August 1930-8 December 1938

Pilot's flying log book of Flight Lieutenant William Arthur Darville (Bill) Brook, 1 August 1930-8 December 1938 | X008-7740/004

Union Flag

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1930, In Storage, 66/Y/431

Union Flag flown on the stern of Airship R. 101 when it crashed in 1930.

Image pending

Schneider Trophy 1931, R.J. Mitchell

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1931, In Storage, 81/C/1293

When the UK won the Schneider Trophy in 1931 for the third time in a row, those involved received miniature replicas of the trophy. This one was presented to Reginald Mitchell, the aircraft designer. Mitchell would later design the Supermarine Spitfire.

Image pending

Heated Goggles

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1933, In Storage, 70/U/665

On the 3 April 1933 the chief pilot of the flight, Lord Clydesdale, the Duke of Hamilton, wore these goggles during the first successful flight over the world's highest peak.

Clear oval goggles with brown leather surround and nose piece, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Hip Flask, Sgt J. G. Procter

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1940, In Storage, X007-0026

This pewter hip flask belonged to Sargent John Gordon Procter 1162796, who served with the RAF Volunteer Reserves in No. 50 Squadron Bomber Command. He was killed in action 30 August 1941.

Hip Flask, Sgt J. G. Procter | X007-0026

Royal Air Force identity card of Flying Officer Edgar John Wilcox, circa 1940

Archives, Circa 1940 {cg}, In Storage, X007-1390/009

Charred identity card of Flying Officer John Wilcox of no. 72 Squadron, who was shot down during the Battle of Britain on 31 August 1940.

CAUTION: Burnt identity card assumed to have been recovered from Fg Off Wilcox's body, this could distress some readers., CAUTION: Burnt identity card assumed to have been recovered from Fg Off Wilcox's body, this could distress some readers.