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Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1945-1983, In Storage, 83/A/1374

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress dropped more bombs than any other US aircraft in the Second World War, and was the main bomber of the United States Army Air Forces in Europe in the Second World War.

Starboard side view of Boeing B17 on a white background., © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / u00a9 RAF Museum / Iain Duncan

A service of thanksgiving to Almighty God for the victory granted in Europe to Britain and her Allies, 1945.

Archives, 1945, In Storage, X007-1390/012

Printed order of service for a memorial service taking place at St Paul's Cathedral to mark Victory in Europe. 1945.

Service of thanksgiving for victory granted in Europe, Crown ©

Order of service for a parade service held at HQ 12 Group, RAF Watnall, to celebrate Victory in Europe Day, 8 May 1945.

Archives, 08 MAY 1945, In Storage, X004-9410/003

Programme detailing the itinerary for a parade service held at the headquarters of 12 Group, RAF Watnall, celebrating VE Day, 8 May 1945.

HQ 12 Group RAF Watnall VE Day Order of Service, Crown ©

Air Ministry Weekly Intelligence Summary: Numbers 280-289 January-March 1945

Library, 13 JAN 1945-17 MAR 1945, In Storage, PR01746

Bound volume of Air Ministry Weekly Intelligence Summaries: Numbers 280-289,13 January 1945-17 March 1945.

Typescript intelligence summary, Crown

Air Ministry War Room: Air Staff Operational Summary: 14 May 1945-27 May 1945

Library, MAY 1945, In Storage, X008-5545

Bound volume of Air Ministry War Room Air Staff Operational Summary. Covers the period 14 May 1945-27 May 1945.

Title page for paper volume with black text on pink background, RAF Museum

Eden Hotel, Berlin by Julius Stafford-Baker, graphite and watercolour on paper

Fine Art, 1945, London, Art Gallery, Hangar Three, L001-1809

During Germany’s Weimar Republic (1918-1933), Berlin’s elegant Eden Hotel was a hub for artists, writers and actors, but later became a meeting place for Nazi party officials. In November 1943 the hotel was destroyed in RAF Bomber Command’s devastating Battle of Berlin campaign.

Eden Hotel, Berlin by Julius Stafford-Baker, graphite and watercolour on paper, Crown Copyright (expired) / RAF Museum

Avro Lincoln Mk II

Aircraft & Exhibits, SEP 1945-APR 1963, Cosford, Hangar Three, 84/A/1182

This aircraft was built at Baginton, Conventry, at the end of the Second World War. It served with the Bomber Command Bombing School until September 1960. It then carried out electronic warfare and countermeasures trials and training with the Central Signals Establishment until March 1963 – and was one of the last Lincolns to be operated by the RAF.

A view of the Museum's Avro Lincoln from above, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum/ Iain Duncan

Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX PM651/7758M

Aircraft & Exhibits, NOV 1945-MAR 1995, In Storage, X001-3441

The Spitfire PR.XIX was the last variant of the aircraft to see service with the RAF. Unarmed, it was designed as a photographic reconnaissance aircraft.

Side view of a Spitfire XIX photo reconnaissance aircraft a, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Liberty Pennant

Aircraft & Exhibits, SEP 1946, London, Hangar One, X005-5722

Many nations have gone out of their way to show their gratitude towards RAF personnel who fought to liberate them.

Triangular cloth flag with Union Jack motif, © RAF Museum

Hawker Tempest Mk. II

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1946-1960, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1992/0345/A

This Hawker Tempest II served with the RAF in what is now Pakistan, before being transferred to the Indian Air Force. It returned to the UK in 1979.

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