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Ministry of Aircraft Production Plaque

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1941, In Storage, X004-1354

This plaque was presented to Mrs Willard Kitchen from British Colombia, Canada, to commemorate the purchase of Hurricane Mk IIB ‘Wilmar Vancouver’ which served with Nos. 32 and 615 Squadrons during the Second World War.

Rectangular plaque with inscription in black and red text, © RAF Museum

Recorded interview with Sergeant Frederick Victor Bashford, 21 February 2018

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4772

Vic Bashford served as an RAF electrician during the Second World War, including participation in the Battle of France, Battle of Britain and 151 Wing’s deployment to Russia in 1941.

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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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Recordings of a speech by Winston Churchill, the opening of 615 Squadron’s new headquarters and the story of a B.E.2c propeller

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC76/3

Three recordings: A speech made by Sir Winston Churchill at RAF Biggin Hill; the opening of 615 Squadron's headquarters in Croydon; Air Vice Marshal Sowrey’s story of a B.E.2c propeller.

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