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British Service Medals of the First World War
British and Commonwealth servicemen and servicewomen were awarded a wide variety of orders, medals and decorations for their service in the First World War. These included medals for gallantry, distinguished service and those bestowed by Allied governments.
English Electric Canberra
The English Electric Canberra, Britain's first jet bomber, entered RAF service in 1951.
English Electric Lightning
The Hunter and the Javelin were replaced in RAF Fighter Command by the very high performance English Electric Lightning, the RAF's first supersonic fighter.
George Cross (GC)
The George Cross was instituted by Royal Warrant on the 24 September 1940.
Gun that shoots around corners
On display in our Second World War gallery, this rifle is the subject of frequent enquiries.
Naval guns, 15-inch
Probably no weapon is more representative of the great era of British battleships than the 15-inch gun.
Next of Kin Memorial Plaque
The history of a remarkable commemorative scheme.
Only operational Allied jet of The Second World War (Gloster Meteor)
Britains Gloster Meteor, which first took to the air in 1943, was the only operational Allied jet of the war.
Pip, Squeak and Wilfred
British service medals of the First World War became popularly known as 'Pip, Squeak and Wilfred' after characters in a Daily Mirror cartoon of the period.
Princess Mary's Gift to the Troops, Christmas 1914
An enduring memento of the First World War.
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