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Diary of Pilot Officer John Derek Bisdee, 8 May 1940-24 December 1940
Archives, 08 MAY 1940-24 DEC 1940, In Storage, X008-7751/002
John Bisdee was a fighter pilot with No. 609 Squadron in 1940. His diary records his involvement in the air fighting over Dunkirk in May and June 1940 and later in the Battle of Britain.
Supermarine Spitfire Mark Ia
Aircraft & Exhibits, SEP 1940-FEB 1944, London, Hangar Three/Four, 78/A/872
More than any other aircraft, the Spitfire has become a much-loved symbol of winning against the odds. Designed by RJ Mitchell, its speed, agility and firepower made it one of the RAF's leading fighter aircraft of the Second World War.
Medal Bar of Flying Officer Michael Edmund Staples
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 80/D/1923
Michael Staples was a successful Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain, serving with No. 609 Squadron at RAF Middle Wallop in Hampshire.
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- Gp Capt John Derek Bisdee [2]
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- 37 Maintenance Unit (RAF) [1]
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- 52 Maintenance Unit (RAF) [1]
- 53 Operational Training Unit (RAF) [1]
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- 604 Squadron (RAF) [1]