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P.R.4 biographical file on Flt Lt Peter Thomas, 1943-1945

Archives, In Storage, DC76/74/1050

Flight Lieutenant Emanuel Peter Thomas was one of only 60 men from West Africa who served as RAF aircrew during the Second World War.

Typescript document, Crown

Minute to R.T.P. from P.A. to CAS re film of R.101

Archives, In Storage, A32

Typescript and handwritten minute sheet regarding a canister of film of His Majesty's Airship R.101. from Sir John Salmond.

Minute to R.T.P. from P.A. to CAS re film of R.101 | A32

A.M. Form 936, request for character references, circa 1931

Archives, In Storage, A18

Form requesting references of moral character and employment for applicants to the RAF.

A.M. Form 936, request for character references, circa 1931 | A18

Air Ministry Pamphlet 202: Leadership, some notes for the guidance of RAF Officers

Archives, In Storage, AC97/64/124

Air Ministry Pamphlets were issued from 1925 through to the 1970s. They were used as a means of disseminating information, instructions and regulations related to aspects of the RAF’s operations, training and personnel. Their contents were wide and varied.

Front Page of AMP 202, RAF Museum

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

P.R.4 biographical file on Wg Cdr Lionel Cohen, 1944

Archives, In Storage, DC76/74/208

Wing Commander Lionel Cohen was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross in 1944 for his “untiring energy and courage” on active operations.

Typescript sheet titled 'Veteran of 68 adds DFC to DSO and MC', Crown

P.R.4 biographical file on Gp Capt Donald Osbourne Finlay, 1956-1959

Archives, In Storage, DC76/74/361

Group Captain Donald Osbourne ‘Don’ Finlay was a Spitfire pilot and champion hurdler. He joined the RAF in 1925 as an aero engines fitter and was commissioned Pilot Officer in 1935.

Page one of typescript press release titled 'Famous hurdler joins Air Ministry', 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 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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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