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The Battle of Britain

Library, In Storage, 009175

Unknown edition of Air Ministry Pamphlet 156 ‘Battle of Britain’. Issued by the Air Ministry August 1943

Black and brown cover of booklet with black and white text and title in bold. With brown border visible on two sides of page, Crown

Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Arthur Spencer, 22 May 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7423

Arthur Spencer was a navigator in Lancaster bomber aircraft of 97 Squadron, including raids on Peenemünde and Berlin. In Dakota transport aircraft, he participated in the Berlin Airlift of 1948-1949.

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Fighter Pilot

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6335

Recording in which an RAF fighter pilot describes several engagements between his squadron and formations of German aircraft over southern England during a single day.

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Sergeant Kingaby - four Messerschmitts in a day

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-6428

Account by Donald Kingaby of the events of 15 November 1940. On this day, while serving with 92 Squadron, Kingaby was credited with the destruction of four Messerschmitt 109s.

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Parachute drop - Flight Lieutenant Simpson

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6313

Flight Lieutenant Simpson gives an account of a battle over the south coast of England, during which he was forced to bale out after a dogfight with two German fighters.

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Flying Officer Ferriss - fighter pilot

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-6434

Recording in which Flying Officer Ferriss describes an engagement between his squadron and a formation of Dorniers and Messerschmitt 109s.

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Battle of Britain (overseas version)

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1970

Incomplete recording of a radio dramatisation of the Battle of Britain.

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WAAF in air raids - Section Officer Hanbury

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6353

Recording in which Section Officer Felicity Hanbury (later Peake), a Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) officer, describes air raids on RAF Biggin Hill.

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Recorded interview with Leading Aircraftsman Robert John Holton, 26 March 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6794/009

Interview with Robert Holton, who completed RAF national service as an air traffic control assistant. He explains this role, describes various aspects and remembers disciplinary issues encountered during his service.

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Recorded interview with Air Commodore Cynthia Fowler, 22 October 2012

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6733

Air Commodore Cynthia Fowler served in various administrative and leadership roles including deputy director of the Womens’ Royal Air Force and director of recruiting as women took on more roles.

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