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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.
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.
Recording of an interview with Wing Commander R D Pexton, 30 December 1977
Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/32
Interview with Wing Commander R D Pexton who served as a pilot in the RAF before and during the Second World War, flying Spitfires, Gladiators, Hurricanes, Stirlings and Lancasters.
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