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WE177C Nuclear practice bomb, inert

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1969-MAR 1998, Cosford, Hangar Four, X001-2112

WE177 was a family of tactical air-dropped nuclear weapons carried by the RAF and Royal Navy, it was introduced into service in 1966 and retired in 1998, when the RAF became a non-nuclear force. Developed in the 1960s the WE177 family of nuclear bombs was Britain's last air dropped, free fall, nuclear weapon. It could be carried by a large variety of aircraft, including the Buccaneer, Jaguar and Tornado. Aircraft based in the UK and Germany had supplies of the weapons in the event of war breaking out in Western Europe. Security around these bombs was incredibly tight, armed guards protected the bomb and a 'no lone' zones being in operation, meaning that no one should be allowed by a bomb on their own.

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Douglas Thor

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1958-1963, Cosford, Hangar Four, 73/O/1389

In 1955 the USAF started to develop an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM). The project, designated 315A, was given top priority. In December 1955, the Douglas Aircraft Company was awarded the prime contract. The 315A was re-designated SM-75 THOR and delivered to USAF in October 1956.

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Bomb Trolley for Yellow Sun Nuclear Weapon

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1960-1965, Cosford, Hangar Four, 69/O/110

Large light blue painted four wheeled movement trolley for Yellow Sun Thermo-nuclear bomb.

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Type J Bomb Trolley for Red Beard

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Four, 74/O/120

Bomb trolley, complete with guard rail and tow bar, for Red Beard nuclear weapon.

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Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21 Model

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Four, X003-3663

Thirteen percent scale model of Soviet fighter aircraft used for radar imaging trials.

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British Aerospace Skyflash

Aircraft & Exhibits, 25 MAR 1980-14 MAR 2002, Cosford, Hangar Four, X003-6762

The Skyflash was a was a medium-range semi-active radar homing air-to-air missile.

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Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-25 Model

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Four, X003-3667

Thirteen per cent scale model of Soviet interceptor used for radar imaging trials.

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MBDA ALARM

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1990, Cosford, Hangar Four, X003-3698

The ALARM (Air Launched Anti-Radiation Missile) was designed primarily to attack enemy radars on the ground as part of SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defences) operations.

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NR23 Soviet 23mm Cannon

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1960-1990, Cosford, Hangar Four, 1995/0715/O

One of a pair of large single barrelled 23mm calibre aircraft cannon carried in individual port side upper nose fairings on MiG 15 aircraft.

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Electrical Helmet Headset AFV Crewman, Ptn 1973

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1970s-1980s, Cosford, Hangar Four, X004-1114

Olive green fibreglass helmet shell with rubber edge roll. Padded liner with webbing harness. Four point chin strap assembly. With integral headset.

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