Royal Air Force

No.49 Sqn, Christmas Island

Operation Grapple 1957

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Operation Grapple was the code name given to the British Hydrogen bomb tests carried out over the Pacific Ocean during 1957. Christmas Island was chosen as the operational base with the island of Malden, 400 miles south-east, designated as the target area. No. 49 Sqn, RAF Wittering was selected for the tests and a specially modified Vickers Valiant, XD818, arrived in November 1956. The aircraft had strengthened control surfaces, additional cameras and sensors and metal anti-flash window screens. Piloted by Wg Cdr Kenneth Hubbard, at 09:00 hours on May 15th 1957, Valiant XD818 took off carrying Britain’s first thermo-nuclear ‘H’ bomb, code named ‘Grapple 1’. Released at 10:36 hours from an altitude of 45000ft and detonated at 8000ft, the shock wave from the 0.3 megaton device was felt by the crew some 2.5 minutes after the blast. Wg Cdr Hubbard observed the mushroom cloud before landing back on Christmas Island at 11:20 hours. In recognition of their skill and professionalism, the crew of Valiant XD818 each received the Air Force Cross.

RAF No.610 Sqn

S. J. Arnfield

RAF Biggin Hill England

Battle of Britain August 1940

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RAF No.610 Sqn

Constantine Pegge

RAF Biggin Hill England

Battle of Britain August 1940

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Boulton Paul Defiant Mk II

Royal Air Force No.151 Sqn

RAF Wittering England

January 1941 Nightfighter

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RAF No.541 Sqn,

"The Last"

RAF Benson, England

Last RAF Spitfire Sortie

April 1954

AA38704

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RAF No.19 Sqn, Henry Cozens

RAF Duxford England

August 1938

AA39202

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54 OTU RAF

Summer 1941

AA38403

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Bristol Blenheim K7159 was originally built in 1936 as one of the first MkI bombers to come off the production line.  It was then converted to fighter standard in late 1938 and equipped with AI (Airborne Interception) night fighting radar during the latter part of 1939.

Although the Blenheim was soon surpassed in the night-fighting role by more capable machines, its initial use proved the concept of using radar wave technology as an effective method of finding enemy aircraft attacking by night.  This example is shown in the scheme and markings worn while serving with No. 54 OTU (Operational Training Unit) at Church Fenton, Yorkshire in 1941 after its withdrawal from front-line RAF service.

Features include additional photo-etched aerials and rotating turret gun.

ZA447 No. 31 Sqn RA

F Marham Norfolk 2006

AA33611

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Suez Campaign 1956

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DeHavilland Mosquito and P-51D Mustang

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US Navy VF-10

Pilot Alfred Lerch

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Luftwaffe 1./StG 1

Bulgaria 1941

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USAAF 5th FW Harriet

D-Day June 6th 1944

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RAF No.92 Sqn, Eddie Edwards

Marcianise Italy 1944

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RAF No.111 Sqn

Peter Durnford

RAF Debden England

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G-AMRA Air Atlantique

Coventry Warwickshire

2005

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Columbine

United States Air Force

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One of three USAF Constellations used by President Eisenhower for personal transport between 1954 & 1961.

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RAF

WF448 115 Sqd

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Boeing B-29 Superfortress, known as the Washington B Mk1 in RAF service in the markings of WF448 KD-F of 115 Squadron.

Boeing B-29 production totaled 3,970 across four plants in the US. The Renton plant produced only the B-29A variant and continued until May 1946 when production had totaled 1,122. Eighty-seven (or 88 as some records say) were taken from storage there in Feb 1950 and flown to England where they were designated  Washington B.I.'s by the RAF. These were received on loan for a period of 5 years.

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ZJ921 3 Squadron

Royal Air Force

Coningsby Lincs 2008

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RAF Kinloss Wing

Finningley

Scotland 2009

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The Hawker Sidley Nimrod is a maritime patrol aircraft developed in the United Kingdom.  It is an extensive modification of the de Havilland Comet, the world's first jet airliner.  A major modification was the fit of a large weapon bay under the fuselage from which it can drop mines, torpedoes, bombs and other stores.  Sonobuoys for tracking submarines are dropped from special launchers in the rear of the fuselage.  The Nimrod is also capable of carrying American-made Harpoon anti-ship missiles, and Sidewinder air-to-air missiles for self-defence. The Nimrod has been the Royal Air Force's primary Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) since the early 1970s.  The RAF uses two Nimrod variants:  the MR.2 in the Maritime and Reconnaissance role and the R1 in a reconnaissance and electronic intelligence gathering capacity. The MR.2 is due to be replaced by the upgraded MRA.4 in the near future, but meanwhile the current fleet of MR.2s are being repainted in the RAF's latest overall light grey colour as depicted by the model.

USN VA-46 Clansman

AA416 John McCain

USS Forrestal Gulf of Tonkin 1967

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This aircraft was one of 21 jets destroyed during a huge fire that engulfed the flight deck of the USS Forrestal on the morning of 29 July 1967 as the carrier prepared to launch its second strike of the day against targets in North Vietnam. The vessel, with Carrier Air Wing 17 embarked, had only been in the theater on Yankee Station for 48 hours when disaster struck. A Zuni unguided rocket was accidentally fired from an F-4J Phantom II, hitting an A-4 (possibly this aircraft) parked in front of it. Strapped into the cockpit of 'AA416' was Lt. Cdr. John S. McCain, who quickly abandoned his jet and ran for cover. Of the 21 jets destroyed in the ensueing conflageration, 11 of them were A-4Es. By the time the blaze aboard the Forrestal had been brought under control some 12 hours after it had started, 134 sailors were dead and $72 Million worth of damage had been inflicted on the US Navy's first Super Carrier.

1st Lt Ray Wetmore

370th FS 359th FG

East Wretham Norfolk 1944

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Luftwaffe NG 1

"The Night Ghost of St.Trond"

Wolfgang Schnaufer St.Trond

France February 1944

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Corgi’s Bf 110 series of aircraft includes the early war “C” and the late war “G” variants, with upgraded Daimler-Benz DB605 engines found in the later variant. The large bird cage style canopy provides a clear view of crew figures and features crisp detailing that highlights the bullet-proof front windscreen. The nose boasts four machine guns mounted closely together with two cannon ports below. The solid diecast metal wings feature a separately applied transparent landing light and vent with a variety of delicate aileron counter weights mounted below. The landing gear is constructed as a multi-piece subassembly and installs quick and easy for ground display.

Spitfire Mk XIV

RAF No.91 Sqn

"Brunhilde"

RAF West Malling

England, 1944

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Battle of Britain

Memorial Flight

Based at RAF Coningsby

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USAAF 49th FG 9th FS

"Texas Longhorn"

John Landers

Port Moresby

New Guinea

December 1942

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1B W9220 880 NAS

Sub Lt RJ Cork Arbroath & St Merryn

1941

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P-51D Mustang

USAAF 4th FG

336th FS

James Goodson

RAF Debden England

June 1944

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The National World War II Museum, formerly the D-Day Museum, is designated by Congress as “America’s National World War II Museum.” It interprets the American experience during the World War II years and celebrates the American spirit, the teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who won World War II and promotes the exploration and expression of these values by future generations. These releases honor the pilots of D-Day and the continuing efforts of the museum. Having seen action with the RAF’s No. 133 Sqn. (which later became the 336th FS) prior to the establishment of the 4th FG in September 1942, Goodson was one of the most experienced and highest-scoring American pilots in the ETO on the morning of D-Day. He had claimed 15 strafing kills and 14 aerial victories by the time he fell to flak in this very Mustang while strafing the German airfield at Neubrandenberg on June 20, 1944. CO of the 336th FS at the time of his demise, Goodson spent the rest of the war as a POW.

 No.82 Squadron

RAF 1942

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This Corgi model depicts the only airworthy Blenheim in the world which is with The Aircraft Restoration Company at Duxford. It is actually a Fairchild-built Bolingbroke IV T. The Bolingbroke was the Canadian name for the Blenheim. This machine is the second ‘Blenheim’ that has been restored to airworthy status, following an untimely accident with the first one. Plans were immediately put in place to restore a second Blenheim and using the skills learned in the first restoration the Duxford team set about putting another into the air. Bolingbroke 10201 was acquired and the whole process started again. At Duxford on May 18 1993 the late ‘Hoof’ Proudfoot flew the team’s second Blenheim bearing the serial Z5722 and civil registration G-BPIV. The aircraft has worn several RAF colour schemes, the last one being depicted by this model being ‘R3821’ coded ‘UX-N’ of 82 Squadron, RAF. Sadly on 18th August 2003, this aircraft suffered a landing accident at Duxford, where it was severely damaged. Undaunted, another rebuild commenced, but this time the team are converting it to a Blenheim Mk.I with a short nose
and it will shortly take to the air once more in this new guise.

211 Sqn RAF

Paramythia Greece 1940

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In April 1938, 211 Sqn embarked for the Middle East.  It undertook its first operations in June 1940 against Italian targets in Libya and continued until November 1940 when the squadron was sent to assist the Greeks following the Italian invasion of that country. The CO was Sqn Ldr J. Gordon-Finlayson ('The Bish') flying Blenheim L8511.  This aircraft was badly damaged in action and made a forced landing.  The crew were reported missing, but were in fact marooned on an island.  Days later after and eventful journey they returned.  For this action, 'The Bish' was awarded the DFC. Very soon after he was back in the air in L6670, a replacement aircraft transferred from 84 Sqn.  Shortly afterwards, on 2nd December, he flew L6670 to attack Valona harbour and returned safely despite damage to the aircraft caused by defending enemy fighters.  He continued to fly throughout the winter in what were extremely difficult weather conditions, over mountainous terrain.  In March 1941 'The Bish' was awarded the DSO and promoted to Wing Commander.

Major Josef Priller

GK JG26 Lille

France 1943

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Josef “Pips” Priller joined the Luftwaffe in 1935 and on October 1, 1939, was appointed Staffelkapitän of 6./JG 51. He gained his first victories on May 28, 1940 over Dunkirk in aerial combat with RAF fighters. On October 17, Oberleutnant Priller claimed his 20th victory and claimed at least fourteen victories in the Battle of Britain. On November 20, 1940, Priller was transferred as Staffelkapitän to 1./JG 26 and claimed several victories between June 16 and July 11, 1941, shooting down 19 RAF aircraft, including 17 Spitfire fighters, to bring his victory total to 39. Hauptmann Priller became Gruppenkommandeur of III./JG 26 on December 6, 1941. He recorded his 60th victory on March 27, 1942 and his 70th victory on May 5.

RAF No.247 Sqn

 RAF Hurn England

June 1944

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Royal Air Force

"Sneak Attack"

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Luftwaffe, "White 1"

Franz Schall

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'Immelmann' - Lannion

France Summer 1940

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Z7015 (G-BKTH)
No. 880 Sqn Fleet

 Air Arm
HMS Indomitable, 

May 1942.
Preserved and operated by the Shuttleworth Collection.

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R1992, RAF, Western Desert, 1940

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Mk.II North Africa

WW2 - Photo Reconnaisance

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RAF No. 263 Squadron

Norway Spring 1940

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N5851, Sgt. Ron Walter

6 Squadron, RAF, Libya 1941

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FAA Squadron

Mk1 E-W (JV146)

800 Sqn FAA, HMS Emperor, 1944

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Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat

White 17 VF-27

USS Princeton

June 1944

The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot

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USMC VMSB-231

"White 1"

Marshall Islands 1944

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Ace Pilots - Lt Richard H Best

SBD-3 Black B-1 of Bombing Six, USS Enterprise (CV6)

June 1942 WWII

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P-47D Thunderbolt

Major Herschel Herky Green

USAAF 325th Fighter Group

Lesina Italy 1944

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P-47D Thunderbolt

USAAF 49th FG

9th FS

Gerald Johnson

Gusap

New Guinea January 1944

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42-26455 of 1Lt Kenneth Chetwood

350th FS/353rd FG, Raydon, Suffolk, June 1944

D-Day Museum

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The National World War II Museum, formerly the D-Day Museum, is designated by Congress as “America’s National World War II Museum.” It interprets the American experience during the World War II years and celebrates the American spirit, the teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who won World War II and promotes the exploration and expression of these values by future generations. These releases honor the pilots of D-Day and the continuing efforts of the museum. One of the first “bubbletop” P-47Ds received by the 353rd FG, this aircraft was delivered to the group’s Raydon base on the eve of D-Day. It was assigned to 1st Lt. Kenneth Chetwood, who was universally known as “Choo Choo” to his squadronmates because of his penchant for shooting German trains. This was the last of five P-47s assigned to Chetwood. The fighter remained with the 350th FS until its conversion to Mustangs in October 1944. It was salvaged the following month

P-47D Thunderbolt

 USAAF 4th FG,

 336th FS, "Donnie Boy",

 Don Gentile, RAF

 Debden, England, 1944

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Duane Beeson

Debden 1944

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Capt Walker "Bud" Mahurin,

63rd FS/56th FG,

Halesworth, Suffolk 1944

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P-47D Thunderbolt

Daring Dottie III

 Pilot: Major John Moore

341st FS 348th FG

 WWII

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 "Miss Mary Lou", 19th FS, 218th FG,

USAAF, Saipan, 1944

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