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Recorded interview with Warrant Officer Gerard Norwood, 6 September 2019

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5617

Gerry Norwood served as an RAF Lancaster tail gunner with 460 Squadron during the Second World War. He describes his experience of bombing operations over Germany, including the dangers involved.

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Plan of Operation BIGOT, June 1944

Archives, In Storage, B3837

This document was created during the preparations for Operation Overlord.

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Recording of an interview with Air Marshal Sir Kenneth Porter, part two, 17 November 1980

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/34

Sir Kenneth Porter continues to discuss working with communications in the Battle of Britain and Operation Overlord, including tours with 11 Group Fighter Command, 83 Group and 2 Tactical Air Force.

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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

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

Recorded interview with Air Commodore Nigel Wood, 5 May 2021

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5668

Interview with Nigel Wood, who served as a Lightning pilot, as a test pilot and trained for a flight in the Space Shuttle before its cancellation following the Challenger disaster.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander Brynach Lewis, 30 November 2016

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3348

Recorded interview with Bryn Lewis, who served as an RAF meteorological air observer during the Second World War and as a navigator in Shackleton and Vulcan aircraft following the war.

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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

Recording of an account of RAF service life by Mr and Mrs Ronnie Byford, part one, 29 January 1982

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/54

Mr and Mrs Ronnie Byford discuss their respective careers in the RAF during the Second World War. Mr Byford served in ground roles with 91 Squadron and 121 Wing.

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Air Ministry War Room, Air Staff Operational Summary and Summary of Reports of Enemy Action against the United Kingdom: Volume 26 Numbers 1288-1348 June-July 1944

Library, In Storage, PR03733

Bound volume of Air Ministry War Room Summaries Volume 26 Numbers 1288-1348. Covers the period June-July 1944.

Air Ministry War Room, Air Staff Operational Summary and Summary of Reports of Enemy Action against the United Kingdom: Volume 26 Numbers 1288-1348 June-July 1944 | PR03733, Royal Air Force Museum