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Handley Page Hastings T.5
Aircraft & Exhibits, MAR 1948-AUG 1977, Cosford, Hangar Four, 85/A/9
The Handley Page Hastings replaced the Avro York as the Royal Air Force’s standard long-range transport from 1948. Two squadrons of the new aircraft served alongside the Avro York throughout the Berlin Airlift, flying vital supplies into the city during the Soviet blockade.
Bristol Bulldog Mk IIAs flying past during the Royal Jubilee Review, RAF Mildenhall, 1935
Photographs, In Storage, PC98/173/5518/10
As part of the King George V's Silver Jubilee on 6 July, 1935, the RAF chose RAF Station Mildenhall as one of two venues to host a royal review of the RAF. A third of the RAF's entire strength – 38 squadrons with 370 aircraft – took part in the royal review.
RAF Officer's 1948 pattern No.2 uniform of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X008-7072
The Royal Family are active in their support for and service of the UK's Armed Forces. This uniform was worn by His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, and displays the rank of Marshal of the Royal Air Force.
Consolidated Liberator B.VIII
Aircraft & Exhibits, JAN 1944-JUL 1974, London, Hangar Five, 74/A/790
Although often overshadowed by the B-17 Flying Fortress, the American B-24 Liberator was built in greater numbers than any other US military aircraft and served with distinction in both war and peace. It also played a major role in service with the RAF.
Supermarine Stranraer 920/CF-BXO
Aircraft & Exhibits, NOV 1940-AUG 1966, London, Hangar Three/Four, 70/A/645
The Stranraer was the final development of the Southampton flying boat to be put into production and was one of the world’s last biplane flying boats. The Museum's example served in Canada during the Second World War.
Short Sunderland (NS-B) of 201 Squadron at RAF Beaulieu, September 1948
Photographs, In Storage, PC98/173/6289/10
This remarkable piece of flying was done during the station's Battle of Britain airshow.
RAF 68ft High Speed Launch 2705 in Japan, 1946
Photographs, In Storage, P028389
The RAF operated High Speed Launches (HSLs) to service their flying boats. This picture was taken in Japan, most likely Kure, in 1946.
Ground crew at work on a Supermarine Spitfire XIVE aboard HMS Vindex, Iwakuni, Japan, September 1946
Photographs, In Storage, P019205
In the aftermath of the Second World War, the RAF provided aircraft and personnel to the British Commonwealth Occupation Force for Japan.
Heinkel He 162A-2 VN679
Aircraft & Exhibits, APR 1945-1958, London, Hangar Five, 1990/0697/A
The Heinkel He 162 was a jet fighter used by the German Luftwaffe in the closing stages of the Second World War. Known as the ‘Volksjager’ (People’s Fighter), it was produced in too few numbers to have any effect on the outcome of the war.
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.
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