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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.
Parachute Fabric from the final flight of Pilot Officer William Meade Lindsley Fiske
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940, In Storage, 78/C/1209
Fragment of charred silk parachute framed with written history and press cutting of Pilot Officer William Meade Lindsley (Billy) Fiske's funeral.
No. 32 Squadron Scoreboard
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940, In Storage, 66/C/90
Traditionally squadrons recorded their performance against enemy aircraft, showing victories, probables and damaged. This scoreboard is from No. 32 Squadron, based at Biggin Hill, a key target for the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain.
Spitfire Mark I Windscreen
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940, In Storage, 80/A/1142
This armoured windscreen from a Spitfire Mk I was damaged by machine gun fire on 9 September 1940 during the Battle of Britain. The pilot was Sub Lieutenant Arthur Blake RN from No. 19 Squadron based at Fowlmere.
Hydraulic Pump, Bristol Blenheim Mark IV
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940, In Storage, 1997/0031/C
Recovered from its crash site near Kaas, this pump belonged to a Bristol Blenheim Mark IV R3802 that was shot down during RAF No. 82 Squadron’s raid of the Aalborg Airfield, Denmark, 13 August 1940.
Ministry of Aircraft Production Plaque
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1941, In Storage, X004-1354
This plaque was presented to Mrs Willard Kitchen from British Colombia, Canada, to commemorate the purchase of Hurricane Mk IIB ‘Wilmar Vancouver’ which served with Nos. 32 and 615 Squadrons during the Second World War.
Obverse Model for a Gold Medallion Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain by Abram Games, plaster
Fine Art, In Storage, FA20005
Games’ commemorative medallion was cast in 22-carat gold and produced in three sizes to appeal to different collector markets.
Bust of Air Vice Marshal Sir Keith Park by Leslie Johnson, bronze
Fine Art, In Storage, X004-0236
Sir Keith Park was a flying ace in the First World War. During the Battle of Britain, Park commanded No. 11 Group, Fighter Command, defending London and South East England.
Battle of Britain London Monument
Library, In Storage, X004-1677
Battle of Britain London Monument leaflet produced by the Battle of Britain Historical Society to generate interest and support for a London monument to the Battle of Britain
Program of the reception in Brussels of the British and Belgian RAF heroes of the Battle of Britain, 13-19 September 1946.
Archives, In Storage, X005-4886/008/001
Itinerary of events for the reception in Brussels of British and Belgian RAF pilots who flew in the Battle of Britain, 13-19 September 1946.
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