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Pilot's flying log book of Squadron Leader John Fincher Brookes, 1940-1964

Archives, 1940-1964, In Storage, X008-9273

Pilot's flying log book of Squadron Leader John Brookes, who was awarded the DFC and bar and AFC. He began his operational career with No.103 Squadron, flying Wellingtons on bombing operations.

Pilot's flying log book of Squadron Leader John Fincher Brookes, 1940-1964 | X008-9273

RAF Pilot's Flying Logbook of Squadron Leader Lawrence Seymour 'Benny' Goodman

Archives, 01 OCT 1942-30 APR 1946, In Storage, X008-5374

Benny Goodman was born in London to a Jewish family and joined the RAF in 1939. He trained as a pilot and joined No. 617 (Dambusters) Squadron in 1944. His logbook contains the entry of his attack on the battleship Tirpitz on 29 October 1944.

RAF Pilot's Flying Logbook of Squadron Leader Lawrence Seymour 'Benny' Goodman | X008-5374

Original wartime material from the RAF career of Sqdn Ldr John Lyall Sayers 1943-1971

Archives, 1944-1945, In Storage, X005-5907/001/001

These items are the original wartime material that forms part of the collection of Squadron Leader John Lyall Sayers. The material of the overall collection spans from 1943 to 1971.

Photograph with message, Crown ©

A service of thanksgiving for the life of Air Marshal Sir Harold Martin KCB, DSO, DFC, AFC

Library, 1989, In Storage, X004-2762

Air Marshal Sir Harold ‘Micky’ Martin’s funeral was held on 4 January 1989 at St Clement Danes, the Central Church of the Royal Air Force.

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Vulcan (XH498) heavy landing at Wellington Airport, New Zealand, 25 October 1959

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC97/122

Film in which a Vulcan bomber is seen making several landings and take-offs at Wellington Airport in New Zealand. The Vulcan’s main undercarriage collapses and the aircraft takes off again.

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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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Working Together

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC95/558

Film in which the work of five junior RAF officers is illustrated and discussed. The officers are seen at work and together as they discuss their experiences of RAF service.

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RAF Eastcote Collection - Blue Steel maintenance and handling, reel 2, circa 1965

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC98/132/2

Film in which RAF personnel work on Blue Steel missiles and their components. A Blue Steel is moved into position under a Vulcan bomber aircraft and the Vulcan takes off.

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RAF Eastcote Collection - Blue Steel maintenance and handling, reel 1, circa 1965

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC98/132/1

Film in which Blue Steel missiles are seen in a building and RAF personnel work on electronic components. Blue Steels are also seen being moved by hoist and transporter vehicle.

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The Mohne Dam After Breaching, May 1943

Photographs, In Storage, X008-9396

This is one of several photographs taken of the Möhne Dam after it had been breached by No. 617 Squadron in May 1943.

A large dam with a section missing, RAF Museum