Among the exhibits in the atrium or "large exhibits gallery" (viewed from the right balcony) are the "Ole Bill" London bus (used as a troop transport during WWI); a British 18-pounder artillery piece from WWI; a 1918 Mark V tank; a German mast periscope used for viewing from behind buildings or in woods; WW2 searchlights; rocket launchers; the British BE2c two-seat reconnaissance aircraft; the Sopwith Camel 2F1 from WWI; and the American P-51 Mustang.

The Imperial War Museum is located on Lambeth Road, London. Admission is free and is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm. Some special, temporary exhibits cost a fee. Call ahead for details at +44 (0)207 416 5320 or email mail@iwm.org.uk. They are on the web at http://london.iwm.org.uk/

For more information, see The Imperial War Museum, by Sean McLachlan.