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Douglas Dakota Mk. III, Cockpit Section

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1944-1984, Cosford, Hangar Four, X002-9932

This Dakota was built in the USA in 1944, and flew across the Atlantic (via the Azores) to the UK. It served with No. 233 Squadron RAF from February of that year. The Squadron was heavily involved in airborne operations around D-Day and Operation Market Garden.

Green-finished cockpit populated with two seats, and instrument panels and controls on either side of the glazing., © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum/ Iain Duncan

Wireless Operator's flying log books of Flight Lieutenant Cyril Kidd, 1941-1961

Archives, In Storage, X008-9271

Two flying log books belonging to Wireless Operator Flight Lieutenant Cyril Kidd document his service history. From June 1942 to November 1943, Kidd served with No. 279 Squadron at RAF Bircham Newton, flying on Air-Sea Rescue operations

Wireless Operator's flying log books of Flight Lieutenant Cyril Kidd, 1941-1961 | X008-9271, Crown