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Gallantry Cross of Sergeant Norman Charles Davies

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940, In Storage, X002-8839

Norman Davies was one of only seven recipients of the Air Defence Cadet Corps (ADCC) Gallantry Cross. He was praised for the leadership he showed during two demonstrations of courage and disregard for personal safety during the London Blitz in 1940.

Cross-shaped medal with blue and white emblem in the centre, on a blue ribbon, © RAF Museum

Supermarine Spitfire Mk. I

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940, London, Hangar Three/Four, X003-4273

This 1:5 scale model of the first version of the iconic high-speed fighter aircraft, the Spitfire, was made by master model maker David Glen between 1990 and 2003. The oldest surviving Spitfire Mk.I, K9942, is on display at the RAF Museum’s Midlands site.

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RAF Type B flying helmet, John Hannah

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940, London, Hangar Five, 82/U/787

John Hannah was wearing this flying helmet on the operation of 15 September 1940 when he won his Victoria Cross.

RAF Type B flying helmet, John Hannah | 82/U/787, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Hawker Hurricane Wreck

Aircraft & Exhibits, JUN 1940-31 AUG 1940, In Storage, 79/A/1722

Hawker Hurricane I P3175 was built by the Gloster Aircraft Company and issued to No. 257 Squadron in August 1940. From 17 August onwards it was flown most often by Pilot Officer Gerard Hamilton Maffett.

Remains of an aircraft engine, © RAF Museum

Ministry of Aircraft Production Plaque

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940, Cosford, Hangar Two, X004-4347

This plaque was presented to the Wolverhampton Express and Star Fighter Fund by the Ministry of Aircraft Production to commemorate the purchase of Spitfire Mk Vb AB917 ‘The Inspirer’ which served with No. 401 Squadron.

Rectangular plaque with inscription in black and red text, © RAF Museum

57mm / 6lb Dummy Artillery Shells for Molins Gun

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1945, London, Hangar Three/Four, 65/O/1193

Group of five artillery training rounds as used in Molins 6 pounder anti-shipping weapon. All tapering brass rounds painted red/white/black at the ends to denominate training rounds.

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Bomb disposal notebook and diary of events of Sgt Thomas William Edwards, 1940-1944

Archives, 1940-1944, In Storage, X008-9270

Notebook describes various different German and Italian bombs and fuzes and how to disarm them.

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Tirpitz Anchor Chain Link

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940-1944, London, Hangar Five, 1992/0381/C

The Tirpitz was the largest battleship in the German Navy’s fleet with a loaded displacement of 52,600 tons. This single link of the anchor chain, which alone weighs 66lbs / 30kg was presented to the RAF Chief of the Air Staff by the Royal Norwegian Air Force on 9 June 1992.

Large metal link from anchor chain, light brown, IAIN DUNCAN

Ashtray made of Rubble from the Houses of Parliament

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1945, In Storage, X005-2738

The text on the medallion of this ashtray, which features St Paul’s Cathedral, reads ‘Bombed Burned but Unbeaten’, reflecting London’s resilience during the Battle of Britain and the Blitz, 1940–1941.

Oval piece of flat stone with rugged edges, with concave circle on the left and round metal plaque on the right, © RAF Museum

Pilots flying log book of Wing Commander John Searby, 1940-1950

Archives, 1940-1950, Cosford, Hangar Three, X004-2322/002

This pilot’s flying logbook belonged to Gp Capt John Henry Searby.

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