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Invasion of Europe: Normandy Campaign - 1/ First pilot to land in France interviewed by Stewart MacPherson 2/ Evacuation of casualties by air - Leading Aircraftswoman Birbeck interviewed by Audrey Russell

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-6427

Brief interviews with Leading Aircraftswoman Birbeck, a nursing orderly, and a Canadian pilot, both RAF participants in Operation Overlord.

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Extract from interrogation notes of FM Gerd von Runstedt with regard to air action during "Overlord", circa 1945

Archives, In Storage, AC71/2/43

This is an extract from the interrogation of Field Marshal Von Rundstedt. In charge of the German Forces during the D-Day Landings, he recalls the operational difficulties they experienced first-hand.

Extract from interrogation notes of FM Gerd von Runstedt with regard to air action during

Eggs and Bacon Coming up at Ma's Place by Denis Barnham, ink on paper

Fine Art, In Storage, FA01013

Inscription: 'Eggs and bacon coming up at Ma's place. 66 Sqdn. after release. 12/6/44. L to R: F/O Bob Casbunn from 'Tusco, F/O Chuck Brown, RAAF, F/O Arthur Vasey DFM, RAF, & 'Mickey', somebody's dog.'

Canadians of 412 Squadron at Biggin Hill - recto: pilots sitting in a dispersal hut. A Spitfire visible through the window. A picture of a reclining nude on the wall; verso: names of pilots written by visible outlines of figures through paper., The artist's estate / RAF Museum

RAAF Spitfire story (453 Squadron)

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC78/73

Film showing Supermarine Spitfires of 453 Squadron operating from an advanced airstrip in France following the start of Operation Overlord. Spitfires take off and land and groundcrew service the aircraft.

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Medal Bar of Flight Lieutenant William Gethin Owen

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 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

Pilot's flying log book of Wg Cdr Harold Brownlow Morgan (Mickey) Martin KCB, DSO, DFC, AFC, 15 August 1943-22 September 1961

Archives, In Storage, AC89/4/2

This is the logbook of Wg Cdr Harold Brownlow “Micky” Martin of No. 515 Squadron. On the night of 5/6 June 1944, he flew a bombing mission in preparation of D-Day

Pilot's flying log book of Wg Cdr Harold Brownlow Morgan (Mickey) Martin KCB, DSO, DFC, AFC, 15 August 1943-22 September 1961 | AC89/4/2

Recording of interviews with Squadron Leader Wellington and Flight Lieutenant Temple

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/57

Interviews with Squadron Leader Wellington, who served with 83 Squadron during the Second World War, and Flight Lieutenant Temple, who served with 12, 156 and 626 Squadrons.

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Recording of recollections by Mr J Johnson, 6 June 1978

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/56

Recording of recollections by Mr J Johnson, a veteran of 101 Squadron who describes his experiences of night raids over France and Germany.

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Recording of an interview with Wing Commander M.M. Kaye, 30 May 1977

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/23

Interview with Wing Commander M.M. Kaye, who trained as a pilot at Hendon and flew F.E.2bs with 18 Squadron Royal Flying Corps before being shot down and taken prisoner.

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35 Wing, 1944

Archives, In Storage, X003-8865/005

This report covers work of 35 Wing during the battle in and around the Falaise pocket in July and August 1944.

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