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Pilots flying log book of Wing Commander John Searby, 1940-1950

Archives, 1940-1950, Cosford, Hangar Three, X004-2322/002

This pilot’s flying logbook belonged to Gp Capt John Henry Searby.

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P.R.4 biographical file on Gp Off Janet Bannatyne, 1959-1965

Archives, In Storage, DC76/74/40

This public relations file relates to the career of Group Officer Janet Bannatyne (1911-2011). She was the second woman to command an RAF station.

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Certificate of death of Sergeant Harold Ellison, 1947

Archives, In Storage, X002-5788/002/034

This document issued by the Air Ministry Casualty Branch, officially confirms the death of Sgt Harold Ellison.

Printed certificate

Telegram stating that Sergeant Harold Ellison is believed to have been killed in action, 22 July 1944

Archives, London, Hangar Five, X002-5788/002/020

The Air Ministry used telegrams to communicate with the relatives of missing personnel.

sheet of paper titled 'Post Office Telegram' with crown cypher at top and typescript text in capitals, Crown

Report by General Smuts on Air Organisation and the Direction of Aerial Operations

Archives, In Storage, B404

This report by General Jan Smuts, a prominent South African military leader, was presented on 17 August 1917 to the UK War Cabinet. It recommends the establishment of a separate air service and is seen as the founding document of the Royal Air Force.

Foolscap page of typescript, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

RAF trade groups, outline of conditions of service, pay and allowances, January 1942

Archives, In Storage, A334

This leaflet (RAF Form 1306) was produced for prospective candidates for enlistment in the Royal Air Force.

Typescript leaflet titled 'Trade Group, Outline of Conditions of Service, Pay and Allowances', Crown

Letter to Mrs Albon from the Air Ministry

Archives, Cosford, Hangar Three, X001-3597/015

Letter dated 28 April 1945 from the Air Ministry informing Mrs Albon that her husband Flying Officer Eric Albon is now officially presumed to be dead.

Typescript letter, Crown

Letter to Mrs Albon from the Air Ministry regarding her husband Flying Officer Eric Albon

Archives, Cosford, Hangar Three, X001-3597/012

Letter dated 2 November 1944 to Mrs Albon from the Air Ministry informing her that her husband Flying Officer Eric Albon has not been traced and is still considered officially Missing.

Typescript letter, Crown

P.R.4 biographical file on AVM Thomas Geoffrey Bowler, 1944-1949

Archives, In Storage, DC76/74/209

This excerpt from an Air Ministry public relations file relates to Air Vice Marshal Thomas Geoffrey Bowler and his appointment as Air Officer Commanding No. 42 (Maintenance) Group.

Typescript sheet titled 'Air Marshal Bowler - and the Bowler Hat', Crown

P.R.4 biographical file on HM King Feisal II of Iraq, 1955

Archives, In Storage, DC76/74/353

On 2 May 1955, King Faisal II of Iraq was appointed Honorary Air Vice Marshal of the Royal Air Force.

Typescript sheet, Crown