Twenty-four Pucaras were dispatched to the Falklands during the conflict in 1982, of which five survived in reasonable condition. This example was selected for performance evaluation trials and shipped back to the UK for testing by the A&AEE (for which she was allocated the serial ZD485). In 1983 she was transferred to the RAF Museum at Cosford where she is now on display in the 'War Planes' hangar.

Hundreds of Jet Provost trainers were built and there was progressive development of the type as requirements changed over the years. However, there were only nine of the T.1 version produced, so great to see one at the RAF Museum.

This is just one of many interesting exhibits to be seen at the RAF Museum.

The ground-breaking design concept of the Lightning was so revolutionary that there were serious doubts within the British aviation establishment as to whether it would even get off the ground, never mind become the front-line fighter for the RAF. Two (Prototype) P1 experimental aircraft were commissioned that went on to vindicate the design and pave the way for the superb Lightning and its nearly 30 years in RAF service.

This elegant Ki-46 is one of many interesting exhibits in the 'War Planes' hangar at the super RAF Museum at Cosford.

Adopted as the RAF's basic trainer in 1953 the Provost was the last piston-engined aircraft to perform that role. This particular aircraft was delivered to No.22 FTS at RAF Syerston as WV562 in 1954 and served until 1959 when she went to RAF Henlow as an instructional airframe and received this non-flying serial. 1n 1980 she was transferred to the RAF Museum for display.