| The First World War |
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Sopwith Camel 2F1 World War 1 fighter |
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The Sopwith Camel (so called because of the hump in the forward fuselage between the pilot and the propeller) arrived late in the First World War, ent...
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| The Second World War |
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Air Forces Memorial, Runnymede. |
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A memorial to more than 20,000 aircrew of the Royal Air Force and Commonwealth Air Forces who died in the second world war and who have no known grave...
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Bofors 40mm light Anti-Aircraft Gun |
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The 40mm L/60 automatic anti-aircraft gun was designed in Sweden by Bofors in 1928. It became so successful it was simply known as a 'Bofors gun' and ...
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British Airborne Field Engineers |
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Two members of the Normandy Arnhem Society portraying officers of the 9th Airborne Field Company, Royal Engineers during Operation Market Garden - the...
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British Paratroopers, Mortar section. |
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Re-enactors from the Victory in Europe Re-enactment Association (VERA) as a paratroop heavy weapons platoon in action in north-west Europe, 1944. They...
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Dodge Weapons Carrier - MIDS_beaver |
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Awaiting further details.
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Elvington Control Tower |
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The original control tower of the former RAF Bomber Command airfield at Elvington, near York. It has been restored to it's original condition as it wo...
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German 88mm Anti-Aircraft Gun and Argentine 20mm AA gun |
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The premier, multi-purpose gun of the second world war, the German 88 was respected and feared wherever it was encountered. A high muzzle velocity, go...
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Hawker Hurricane 1 (Replica) |
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The Hurricane went into service with the RAF in 1937 and proved to be an excellent all-round fighter-interceptor, particularly in the Battle of Britai...
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Hawker Hurricane 1 (Replica) |
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The Hurricane went into service with the RAF in 1937 and proved to be an excellent all-round fighter-interceptor, particularly in the Battle of Britai...
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PIAT infantry anti-armour weapon |
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The Projector, Infantry, Anti Tank weapon or PIAT for short was used by British forces during and after World War 2, particularly by paratroopers when...
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RAF Linton-on-Ouse War Memorial |
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A memorial in the station museum at Linton-on-Ouse to the squadrons and personnel who served there during the Second World War. The Royal Canadian Air...
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Supermarine Spitfire Mk 1a (Replica) |
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One of the finest combat aircraft in service during the second world war, the Spitfire entered service in June 1938. This replica is painted in the co...
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Supermarine Spitfire Mk 1a (Replica) |
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One of the finest combat aircraft in service during the second world war, the Spitfire entered service in June 1938. This replica is painted in the co...
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| later 20th Century & Modern |
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BAe Systems Sea Harrier FA 2 - XE 694 |
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Blackburn Buccaneer S2b |
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This Buccaneer 'XX901' served with the RAF in the 1st Gulf War, 1991, and is pictured here in those colours.
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British 1,000lb bomb |
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A de-activated example of the ubiquitous British 1,000lb bomb carried by most of the RAF's ground-attack aircraft and although not sophisticated, effe...
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British Army Lynx AH7. |
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The army's primary battlefield utility helicopter seen here with the improved rotor tips.
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Dassault Mystere Mk IVa 70 |
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French fighter-bomber of the 1950's up the the 1970's
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Dassault Mystère Mk IVa number 146 |
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The Mystère first flew on 28th Sept 1952, and more than 480 of these single-seat fighter-bombers flew with the French, Indian and Israeli Air Forces i...
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EH101 Merlin Helicopter |
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An Augusta Westland EH101, in service with the Royal Naval Air Service as a Merlin HM.1 No. R269. It's primary roles are anti-submarine and Anti-surfa...
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English Electric Lightning F53 |
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The classic lines of the British Lightning interceptor, which was in use across the world from the late 1950's into the 1980's. It's 'party piece' was...
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English Electric Lightning F6 |
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This Lightning, 'XS903' was built in 1966 and flew with No. 5 Sqn at RAF Binbrook and Akrotiri, Cyprus and with 11 Sqn at Coningsby until 1987.
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Fairey Gannet AEW.3 |
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The airborne early warning radar aircraft used by the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm during the 1960's. It's highly distinctive shape includes novel coaxi...
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FMA Pucara, No. A-522 |
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The Pucara is a ground support and counter-insurgency aircraft used in various airforces around the world, most notably by the Argentinian Air Force d...
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Gloster Javelin FAW Mk5 XA 699 |
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The first twin engined delta-winged jet, the Javelin saw sevice with the RAF from 1956-68. An impressive all-weather fighter, nearly 400 were built, a...
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Hawker Hunter E-419 |
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First introduced in the early 1950's and still serving with various airforces around the world right into the 1990's, the Hunter has been described as...
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Hawker Sea Hawk FGA 6 - WV797 |
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This aircraft served with the Royal Navy and is painted in the Suez Invasion colour scheme from 1956.
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Hawker Siddeley (Blackburn) Buccaneer S2 |
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This 2-seat low-level strike aircraft 'XN974' was the first production S2 and made its maiden flight on 5th June 1964. It served with the Fleet Air Ar...
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Hawker Siddeley (Blackburn) Buccaneer S2 |
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This 2-seat low-level strike aircraft 'XN974' was the first production S2 and made its maiden flight on 5th June 1964. It served with the Fleet Air Ar...
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Huey Cobra attack helicopter |
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A Cobra attack helicopter of the 4th squadron, 2nd Armoured Cavalry.
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Inside Yorks Cold War Bunker - generator and air pumps |
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Views from a tour around the York Cold War Bunker
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Inside Yorks Cold War Bunker - main entrance |
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Views from a tour around the York Cold War Bunker
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Inside Yorks Cold War Bunker - main situation display |
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Views from a tour around the York Cold War Bunker
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Inside Yorks Cold War Bunker - operators consoles |
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Views from a tour around the York Cold War Bunker
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Inside Yorks Cold War Bunker - ops room |
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Views from a tour around the York Cold War Bunker
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Inside Yorks Cold War Bunker - radiation detectors |
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Views from a tour around the York Cold War Bunker
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Inside Yorks Cold War Bunker - spartan decontamination area |
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Views from a tour around the York Cold War Bunker
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Inside Yorks Cold War Bunker - stairs up to the entrance |
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Views from a tour around the York Cold War Bunker
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Inside Yorks Cold War Bunker - the air filters |
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Views from a tour around the York Cold War Bunker
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Inside Yorks Cold War Bunker - the main underground corridor |
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Views from a tour around the York Cold War Bunker
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Lockheed F-104-G Starfighter 64-17756 |
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Although not popular with the USAF, the F104 (in it's C variant) flew in Vietnam in 1965. It saw most service, however, with European air forces in it...
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Martin-Baker ejector seats |
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An essential piece of kit in any modern military aircraft, this image shows a pair of Martin-Baker ejector seats, the likes of which have saved many a...
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McDonnell F-101-B Voodoo 6-0312 |
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Another iconic 1960's US fighter/interceptor which served with distinction in the photo-reconnaisance role into the 1980's. This example is painted in...
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McDonnell F-4C Phantom II 63-7699 |
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One of the most successful fighter aircraft of the latter 20th Century, the F4 saw service with many airforces across the world including the RAF and ...
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Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21 - SPS 959 |
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The classic fighter-bomber of the Soviet Cold-War days, this example served with the East German Army Air Force fro 1968 until the late 1980's
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Mil Mi-24 "Hind D" |
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This impressive Russian combat helicopter has served with 30 countries and saw particular service in Afganistan during the Russian Occupation. This ex...
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North American F-100-D Super Sabre 54-2174 |
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An iconic fighter-bomber of the Vietnam war era which could carry 7,500lbs of bombs on 6 underwing pylons along with 4 x 20mm cannon mounted in the fu...
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North American F-86 A Sabre 48-0242 |
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Iconic of the Korean War, the F86 Sabre was one of the most successful of the post-WW2 jet fighters and had a kill:loss ration in Korea of 10:1
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North American F-86D Sabre |
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The evocative Sabre of the Korean War, this was one of the most famous fighters of the late 1940's and 1950's. This is an F86D, the all-weather interc...
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RAF Chinook HC2 Helicopter |
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The RAF's largest helicopter, tasked with support transport, can accommodate 54 equiped troops or a 10 tonne payload. The load bay is large enough to ...
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RAF Linton-on-Ouse - Servicing Tucanos |
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A row of Tucano T1's undergoing line servicing inside one of the hangars at RAF Linton-on-Ouse. The hangars have changed little in 65 years.
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RAF Linton-on-Ouse, 1930's Hangars |
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These two hangars still used to house RAF Linton-on-Ouse's complement of Tucano T1 training aircraft are the original hangars built when the station f...
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RAF Tucano T mk 1 Trainers |
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These two pictures show aircraft from the two squadrons comprising No.1 Flying Training School at RAF Linton-on-Ouse. The aircraft themselves are Tuca...
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RAF Tucano T1 |
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This picture of a Tucano of No.72(R) Sqn taxiing to the hold on the main runway at Linton-on-Ouse prior to a training exercise vividly shows off the R...
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Sea Harrier FA 2 |
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The only fixed-wing, carrier-borne aircraft left in service with the Royal Navy. The Sea Harrier, built by BAe Systems provides fleet defence and stri...
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Sea King AEW2 Helicopter |
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After the Falklands War it became clear that the Royal Navy lacked and Airborne Early Warning radar capability. This version of the trusty Sea King he...
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The 'V' Bombers - Avro Vulcan B.2 |
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The most famous of the V bombers, and an aircraft to stir the heart of many an airman and enthusiast alike, this Vulcan XL319 served with the famous 6...
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The 'V' Bombers - Avro Vulcan B.2 - underside |
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A photograph of the 'belly of the beast'. The underside of the Vulcan clearly shows the bomb-bay doors between the two pairs of engines which would ha...
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The 'V' Bombers - Handley Page Victor K2 |
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Actually a re-design from the original B2 bomber of the 1960's, this K2 designed in 1971 is an in-flight refueling tanker and has prolonged the servic...
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The Cenotaph, London. |
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The symbolic 'empty tomb' in Whitehall, London which is the focus of Remembrance Day commemorations in the UK. It was designed in 1919 by Sir Edwin Lu...
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The Control Tower, RAF Linton-on-Ouse |
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This picture shows the various developments in control tower design over 65 years. The steel and glass construction in the centre is the modern contro...
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The Sea Vixen - MIDS_seavixen1 |
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The Sea Vixen - MIDS_seavixen2 |
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Views of the York Cold War Bunker |
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York Cold War Bunker - the No.20 Group Royal Observer Corps bunker built in 1961 to monitor nuclear bombs in the event of war
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Views of the York Cold War Bunker |
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York Cold War Bunker - the No.20 Group Royal Observer Corps bunker built in 1961 to monitor nuclear bombs in the event of war
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Views of the York Cold War Bunker |
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York Cold War Bunker - the No.20 Group Royal Observer Corps bunker built in 1961 to monitor nuclear bombs in the event of war
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WE-177 Tactical Nuclear Weapon (Training round) |
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This WE-177 nuclear bomb training round (never armed with atomic material) is an example of part of Britain's nuclear deterrent from 1966 up the the 1...
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