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Boulton Paul Defiant Mark I

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940-1944, Cosford, Hangar Two, 74/A/16

The Defiant introduced a new tactical concept in two-seat RAF fighter design by concentrating all armament in a four-gun turret behind the cockpit. During the Battle of Britain, it proved no match for German fighters and was quickly withdrawn from daylight operations and moved to a night-fighter role.

Single engine aircraft with propeller and black wings and body, © RAF Museum

Canadair Sabre F4 XB812

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1953-1991, Cosford, Hangar Four, 1994/1350/A

The Sabre had been introduced as a result of the Korean War of 1950-53, which had pushed further advancement in the design of combat jet aircraft.

Canadair Sabre F4 on display at Cosford, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan