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Women's Voluntary Service Jacket

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 84/U/543

During the Second World War over one million women volunteered with the Women’s Voluntary Service (WVS). Their work ranged from metal salvage, running mobile canteens for troops to providing rest centres for residents affected by bombing.

Blue single-breasted hip-length jacket in herringbone tweed, with two pockets and a badge stitched onto the arm, © 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

Medal Bar of Air Vice Marshal Harold Arthur Cooper Bird-Wilson, CBE, DSO, DFC and Bar, AFC and Bar

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X003-6817

Arthur Bird-Wilson survived several crashes during his long and successful career as an RAF pilot during and after the Second World War. He was commended for ‘fine fighting qualities and determination in his attacks’.

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

Voluntary Work for the Forces Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X003-4410

The Voluntary Work for the Forces badge was awarded during the Second World War. To earn a badge you had to contribute at least three months (about 600 hours) voluntary work in aid of the war effort.

Round red badge with the letters V W intertwined in silver above a motto, set in a silver casing with a sculpted lion on top, © RAF Museum

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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Unveiling of window commemorating "The pilots of the Royal Air Force who, in the Battle of Britain, turned the work of our hands into the salvation of our country": Programme Tuesday 11 January 1949

Library, In Storage, X003-5908

Programme with the timetable and order of service for the unveiling of a window commemorating the RAF Battle of Britain pilots 11 January 1949, including a description of the window by the designer

Cream page with black text opposite a mottled grey blue page stamped with RAF Museum Library stamp, Royal Air Force Museum