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Type C Mk II Bomb Trolley

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1945-Circa 1979, London, Hangar Five, 79/O/1724

Bomb trolleys were used to transport munitions from their storage area to aircraft. The versatile Type C trolley could carry a range of bombs of different shapes and sizes up to a weight of 6,000lb.

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Miles Magister Mk I

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940-1965, Cosford, Hangar Two, 71/A/1416

The Miles M14 Magister is a two-seat monoplane basic trainer aircraft which was used in large numbers by the RAF and other friendly air forces. Presently on loan to Museum of Army Flying

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Pilot's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1920 Pattern of Wg Cdr Alfred Kitchener Gatward

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940s, In Storage, X008-8805

This qualification badge, commonly referred to as ‘Wings’, is awarded to individuals who have completed their pilot training and remains the most coveted badge in the Royal Air Force.

Pilot's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1920 Pattern of Wg Cdr Alfred Kitchener Gatward | X008-8805, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Diary of Pilot Officer John Derek Bisdee, 8 May 1940-24 December 1940

Archives, 08 MAY 1940-24 DEC 1940, In Storage, X008-7751/002

John Bisdee was a fighter pilot with No. 609 Squadron in 1940. His diary records his involvement in the air fighting over Dunkirk in May and June 1940 and later in the Battle of Britain.

Black notebook with manuscript entries., Royal Air Force Museum

500lb General Purpose (GP) Bomb Mk 4

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1945-Circa 1965, London, Hangar Five, 65/O/1067

General Purpose bombs were the standard air dropped munitions used by the RAF at the outbreak of the Second World War.

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Irvin Flying Jacket, 1938 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 83/U/319

The Irvin flying suit, introduced to the RAF in the early 1930s, consisted of a jacket and trousers made of sheepskin, the leather of which had been treated to make it waterproof. The jacket proved a popular item and was frequently worn without the trousers.

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4lb Incendiary Bomb Mk 4

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1945, London, Hangar Five, 72/O/30

Fires started by incendiary bombs were found to be the most effective way of destroying industrial and urban targets. The 4lb incendiary was the smallest but most effective device used by Bomber Command – 80 million were dropped during the war.

grey metal hexagonal stick cylinder with red end. Partition of metal visible at midway point, small hole, small screw head., RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Western Union Cablegram received by Rose Fiske, 1940

Archives, 17 AUG 1940, In Storage, X003-0363/003/002

A Cablegram sent to Rose Fiske, the wife of Pilot Officer William Meade Lindsley Fiske, from the Adirondack Bobsled Club, 1940

Western Union Cablegram, Royal Air Force Museum / RAF Museum

Type CLE Mk. 3 Supply-dropping Container

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1987/0026/S

Grey painted steel hinged container with 2 latches and parachute compartment. Fitted with suspension mount.

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Distinguished Flying Cross of Flying Officer G.S.P. Rooney

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940, In Storage, In Storage, 1990/0405/D

Awarded to Flying Officer G.S.P. Rooney for his attack on the Scharnhorst on 19 June 1940. Rooney learnt to fly at 7 FTS and was posted to No. 42 Squadron on Beauforts.

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