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Dining Chair, German Air Force 1933-1945

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X003-8531

It’s not unusual for occupation forces to utilize their previous foe’s equipment. In the case of this Luftwaffe dining chair, that use would stretch for roughly 50 years.

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Bristol Sycamore HR.14 (XG538) in flight, 15 February 1956

Photographs, In Storage, P100112

The prototype Bristol 171 first flew on 24 July 1947. The type was selected for the RAF as the Bristol Sycamore for anti-submarine and search and rescue operations.

A camouflaged helicopter in flight, Royal Air Force Museum, Charles Brown Collection

Target photographs, operation number GO. 1156, Muckenberg, 1944-1945

Archives, In Storage, AC84/1/2/4

Two photographs of the coal production facility of Braunkohlen und Brikett Industrie A.G. at Muckenberg in the Rhur Valley.

Target photographs, operation number GO. 1156, Muckenberg, 1944-1945 | AC84/1/2/4, Crown

Target folder, operation number GO. 1157, Saalburg, 1944-1945

Archives, In Storage, AC84/1/2/6

Target maps and photographs of the Bleiloch dam and hydro electric power station on the river Saale.

Target folder, operation number GO. 1157, Saalburg, 1944-1945 | AC84/1/2/6, Crown

Recorded interview with Helen Wheatley, 10 December 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9919

Helen Wheatley worked as a civilian engineer and project manager on a number of projects in support of the procurement and development of aircraft and other equipment for the RAF.

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Recorded interview with Corporal Erwin Vinall, 30 January 2026

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9920

Erwin Vinall describes his RAF service as an air communications technician, including work on Victor air-to-air refuelling tanker aircraft at RAF Marham and Ascension Island during the 1982 Falklands War.

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Meteorological Observer's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1945 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 83/U/1357

Meteorological Air Observers had been carried in Coastal Command aircraft from 1943 but it took two years before they were issued with their own Flying Badge under Air Ministry Order A 409/45.

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Indicator Unit, Type 6 (10QB/5) Air to Surface Vessel Radar Mk I

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 75/R/930

In 1940, Air to Surface Vessel (ASV) Radar became one of the earliest operational, radio direction finding devices fitted to an aircraft. This indicator unit was the first model used with this type of Radar.

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Pilot's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1920 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 81/U/1316

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.

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Pilot's Flying Badge, Service Dress, 1920 Pattern of Gp Capt Derek Price

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 80/U/201

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.

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