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Blackburn Buccaneer S.1, Cockpit Section

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1963-1995, Cosford, Hangar Four, 1995/1002/A

Designed as a low-level maritime strike aircraft, the Blackburn Buccaneer was first used by the Royal Navy.

Blackburn Buccaneer S1 nose-section on display in the National Cold War Exhibition Cosford., © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Handley Page Victor K.2, Cockpit Section

Aircraft & Exhibits, MAR 1963-DEC 1993, London, Hangar Five, 1996/0166/A

This aircraft was built as a bomber in 1960, but was modified for the reconnaissance role in 1965, before being converted into a tanker in 1978. In this new role, it took part in both the Falklands Conflict and the Gulf War before being retired in 1993.

Handley Page Victor K Mk2 cockpit section interior., (C) RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum/ Iain Duncan

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

Hawker-Siddeley Dominie T1

Aircraft & Exhibits, DEC 1964-JAN 2011, Cosford, External Display, X005-5915

The Dominie advanced navigation trainer saw long service with the RAF. It was the first jet-powered navigation trainer designed specifically for such a purpose to enter service with the Royal Air Force.

Small black-painted aircraft with two jet engines in nacelles to rear of fuselage, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / (c) RAF Museum/ Iain Duncan

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

SARBE 3 Rescue Beacon

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1970-Circa 1980, London, Hangar One, X002-8246

This Search And Rescue Beacon was fitted to an aircrew lifejacket.

Two yellow metal rectangular cases, with black connecting wires, © RAF Museum

British Aircraft Corporation TSR.2 XR220

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1965-1966, Cosford, Hangar Two, 84/A/1171

The British Aircraft Corporation TSR2 strike and reconnaissance aircraft was one of the most exciting and controversial British combat aircraft designs of the late 1950s and early 60s. But due to rising costs and inter-service disagreements saw the programme cancelled entirely.

British Aircraft Corporation TSR 2 on display at Cosford, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Vickers FB 5 'Gunbus' (Replica)

Aircraft & Exhibits, JUN 1966-JUN 1968, London, Hangar Two, 73/A/1066

The 'Gunbus' was Vickers' first military aircraft. In February 1915 during the First World War, it equipped the first British two-seat fighter squadron – No. 11 at Netheravon. It flew its first patrol in France on 29 July 1915 and proved very successful.

Biplane with silver metal body, white wings and wooden struts, © RAF Museum

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