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Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX PM651/7758M

Aircraft & Exhibits, NOV 1945-MAR 1995, X001-3441

The Spitfire PR.XIX was the last variant of the aircraft to see service with the RAF. Unarmed, it was designed as a photographic reconnaissance aircraft.

Side view of a Spitfire XIX photo reconnaissance aircraft a, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

English Electric Canberra PR.3 WE139

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1953-1969, London, Hangar Three/Four, 69/A/695

The Canberra long-range, photo-reconnaissance aircraft was one of several versions of the Canberra bomber, and one of the success stories of the post-war British aircraft industry. Many British-built aircraft were exported and production also took place under licence in the United States of America and Australia.

Front view of BAC Canberra photographic reconnaissance aircraft on display at the RAF Museum London, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

English Electric Canberra PR.9

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1960-1992, Cosford, Hangar Four, 1992/0403/A

The Canberra long-range, photo-reconnaissance aircraft was one of several versions of the Canberra bomber, and one of the success stories of the post-war British aircraft industry. Many British-built aircraft were exported and production also took place under licence in the United States of America and Australia.

Canberra PR9 on suspended display at RAFM Cosford, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Handley Page Victor K.2, Cockpit Section

Aircraft & Exhibits, MAR 1963-DEC 1993, London, Hangar Five, 1996/0166/A

This aircraft was built as a bomber in 1960, but was modified for the reconnaissance role in 1965, before being converted into a tanker in 1978. In this new role, it took part in both the Falklands Conflict and the Gulf War before being retired in 1993.

Handley Page Victor K Mk2 cockpit section interior., (C) RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum/ Iain Duncan

English Electric Canberra PR.7 (WH773), port side view on ground, 1953

Photographs, In Storage, P000065

The English Electric Canberra was designed by W.E.W. ‘Teddy’ Petter to specification B.3/45. The prototype Canberra made its first flight on 13 May 1949.

A side view of a silver jet aeroplane, RAF Museum

Amateur footage relating to RAF operations in Singapore, circa 1957

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6768

Amateur film taken in and around Singapore shows everyday life scenes, Meteor and Pembroke aircraft on the ground and Sunderland flying boats on the water, on shore and in flight.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader David Piper, 24 August 2018

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4794

Dave Piper was a Canberra pilot between 1980 and 2006 with 360 and 39 Squadrons. He was also a flying instructor during his full-time RAF service and as a reservist.

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Squadron Leader Martin - UK to Cape Town Mosquito record breaking flight

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-6443

Recording in which a radio presenter describes the scene while waiting for the arrival of Martin and Sismore at the end of their record breaking flight from London to Capetown.

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RAF experiences - reconnaissance over Berlin by Flight Sergeant Keith Campbell

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1972

Recording in which Flight Sergeant Campbell, a reconnaissance pilot, describes a daylight sortie over Berlin.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander David Bolsover, 2 February 2018

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4766

Interview with David Bolsover, who served as a pilot in Puma helicopters in the UK and Germany before converting to Buccaneer and Tornado aircraft. He also commanded the Red Arrows.

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