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Crossley 4x2 Light Tender

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1917-Circa 1971, London, Hangar Two, 71/V/1070

The Crossley light tender was the standard RFC personnel carrier. Its capacity was typically 11 seats and was powered by a four cylinder petrol engine.

Light brown colour scheme overall and registration M14629 stencilled in white on engine access panels on the front bonnet., RAF Museum

Victoria Cross of Major Lanoe George Hawker

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1915, London, Hangar Two, X002-8836

Hawker was recommended for a VC in recognition of his continuous courage and splendid example during a year of constant operational flying and fighting. The award was gazetted on 24 August. Hawker was a captain at the time. He was promoted to Major in 1916.

Reverse of Victoria Cross, with engraving reading 25 July 1915, on Maroon ribbon with engraving reading Capt. LG.Hawker, DSO, R.Engineers and RFC, RAF Museum

Sir Frederick Sykes by Sir William Orpen, oil on canvas

Fine Art, London, Hangar Two, X005-5017

An early supporter of air power, Sir Frederick Sykes KCB CMG CBO DSO was Chief of the Air Staff when the First World War ended in November 1918. Immediately afterwards he advocated for the RAF to remain an independent service.

Sir Frederick Sykes seated at a wooden chair by a window in RAF uniform with a curtain behind him, RAF Museum

Noon by Emile Antoine Verpilleux, oil on canvas

Fine Art, London, Hangar Two, X002-9669

Emile Verpilleux was a British artist who served as a ground wireless officer in the RAF during the First World War. 'Noon' is one of a series of pictures he painted after the War showing the work of the RAF in the air and on the ground.

Oil painting with three figures at work around a radio set, © RAF Museum

Caudron G3

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1916-1937, London, Hangar Two, 72/A/1620

Popular, tough and reliable, the Caudron first flew in 1914.

Biplane with white canvas wings with large RAF roundel and wooden struts, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Royal Aircraft Factory FE2b

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, 84/A/450

The FE2b was originally introduced as a two-seat fighter on the Western Front in the First World War in late 1915, escorting unarmed reconnaissance aircraft in patrols over enemy lines.

Biplane with dark grey body and black wings with wooden struts, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Avro 504K

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1918-1966, London, Hangar Two, 74/A/26

One of the most famous aircraft of all time, the original Avro 504 appeared in 1913. 504s equipped five night-fighter squadrons.

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

Sopwith Triplane

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1917-1937, London, Hangar Two, 74/A/19

The Triplane was a highly manoeuvrable single-seat scout with phenomenal rates of climb and roll. The arrival of the Triplane on the Western Front in early 1917 made such an impression on the Germans that they asked their manufacturers to produce triplane fighters, leading to the Fokker Dr1 of 'Red Baron' fame.

Triplane with grey body and wings and wooden struts, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5a

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1918-1930, London, Hangar Two, 74/A/23

A formidable fighter used extensively in the First World War, and second only to the Sopwith Camel in reputation, the SE 5a was the most successful Royal Aircraft Factory design.

Biplane with grey body and wings and wooden struts, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Fokker DVII

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1918-1938, London, Hangar Two, 75/A/804

The Fokker DVII was one of the outstanding fighters of the First World War, designed to win back German air superiority. Herman Goering, later Head of Hitler's Luftwaffe, was an early DVII ace.

Biplane with colourful camouflage pattern on body and wings, © RAF Museum