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Medal Bar of Air Chief Marshal Sir Christopher Neil Foxley-Norris GCB, DSO, OBE, FRSA

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X003-4016

Sir Christopher Foxley-Norris began his long service with the RAF in the University Air Squadron in 1936 and served throughout the Second World War.

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

Medal Bar of Group Captain John Alexander Kent

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 1988/0713/D

Group Captain ‘Johnny’ Kent was one of the most decorated Spitfire pilots of the Second World War. His tally was 12 enemy aircraft destroyed, three probable, two damaged and one destroyed on the ground.

Medal Bar of Group Captain John Alexander Kent, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

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

Medal Bar of Flight Lieutenant William Gethin Owen

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1989/0234/D

William Owen served as an Observer with No. 235 Squadron during the Battle of Britain, flying in Bristol Blenheim fighters that provided convoy protection, fighter patrols and anti-shipping patrols over the English Channel and North Sea.

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

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

Medal Bar of Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey Allard

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1989/0210/D

‘Sammy’ Allard was an exceptional and highly popular pilot who destroyed at least ten German aircraft during the Battle of Britain.

Five medals on individual ribbons in multiple colours and patterns, © RAF Museum

Medal Bar of Warrant Officer William Nathan Addison

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1992/0045/D

William Addison was initially a Wireless Operator but volunteered for aircraft duties at the start of the Battle of Britain in 1940. He flew as an air gunner in Bristol Blenheims with No. 23 Squadron.

A group of five medals, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Medals of Air Commodore Al Deere

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, X003-1918

RAF Spitfire pilot Al Deere was perhaps the most famous of the many New Zealanders who joined the RAF and fought in the Second World War.

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

Medal Bar of Squadron Leader Clifford Percival Rudland

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1990/1243/D

Clifford Rudland served with No. 263 Squadron from 1940–1942, flying Westland Whirlwinds and Hurricanes. In 1941 he destroyed two Messerschmitt Me 109s in the air and damaged a Junkers Ju 87 on the ground during a sortie in France.

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

Medal Bar of Wing Commander Innes Bentall Westmacott

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1991/0372/D

During the Battle of Britain Innes Westmacott served with No. 56 Squadron, flying Hawker Hurricanes. In August 1940 he was badly burned after his fuel tank exploded during an attack by a Messerschmitt Bf 110.

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