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Documents enclosed in pilot's flying log book of Sqdn Ldr Harold Arthur Cooper Bird-Wilson, 1938-circa 1990

Archives, In Storage, X003-7892/001/001/001

Among the miscellaneous papers enclosed in Squadron Leader Bird-Wilson's log book is a collection of letters and documents relating to his shooting down and baling out of his Hawker Hurricane during the Battle of Britain on 24 September 1940.

Documents enclosed in pilot's flying log book of Sqdn Ldr Harold Arthur Cooper Bird-Wilson, 1938-circa 1990 | X003-7892/001/001/001

Medal Bar of Squadron Leader Anthony Garforth Miller

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1994/0354/D

After joining the RAF in 1935, Spitfire pilot Anthony Miller led No. 17 Squadron for much of the Battle of Britain.

Six medals, including one with red and gold edging, on individual ribbons with different stripe patterns in multiple colours, © RAF Museum

Pilot's flying log book of Squadron Leader Harold Arthur Cooper Bird-Wilson, 28 September 1937-18 June 1943

Archives, 28 SEP 1937-18 JUN 1943, In Storage, X003-7892/001/001

Bird-Wilson joined the RAF in 1937, after completing his flying training he was posted to No.17 Squadron. In September 1938, Brid Wilson was involved in a crash and suffered severe facial injuries, undergoing pioneering plastic surgery.

Two pilots flying log books bound together in black leather. See documentation tab for digital copy, Two pilots flying log books bound together in black leather. See documentation tab for digital copy

Medal Bar of Group Captain Geoffrey Brunner

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1993/0470/D

During the Battle of Britain Geoffrey Brunner served with No. 43 Squadron. On 26 August 1940 in a raid off Portsmouth he was attacked by a Messerschmitt Bf 109. With no radio, engine or hydraulics, covered in petrol and wounded in the ankle, he successfully made a wheels-up landing at RAF Tangmere.

Six medals on individual ribbons with different stripe patterns in multiple colours, © RAF Museum