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Pilot's flying log book of Squadron Leader Harold Arthur Cooper Bird-Wilson, 28 September 1937-18 June 1943

Archives, 28 SEP 1937-18 JUN 1943, In Storage, X003-7892/001/001

Bird-Wilson joined the RAF in 1937, after completing his flying training he was posted to No.17 Squadron. In September 1938, Brid Wilson was involved in a crash and suffered severe facial injuries, undergoing pioneering plastic surgery.

Two pilots flying log books bound together in black leather.  See documentation tab for digital copy, Two pilots flying log books bound together in black leather.  See documentation tab for digital copy

Bust of Air Vice Marshal Sir Keith Park by Leslie Johnson, bronze

Fine Art, In Storage, X004-0236

Sir Keith Park was a flying ace in the First World War. During the Battle of Britain, Park commanded No. 11 Group, Fighter Command, defending London and South East England.

Bronze bust of a the head and shoulders of a man wearing an aviator hat and goggles, © Estate of Leslie Johnson

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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Recording of an interview with Captain Percival Niger Michael (Puggy) Shone, 1 March 1976

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/41

Interview with Captain Percival (Puggy) Shone, who fought on the Somme in 1916 before transferring to the Royal Flying Corps. He then served as an observer in 48 Squadron.

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Supplement to the London Gazette of Wednesday 10th September 1946: The Battle of Britain

Library, In Storage, PR02874

Supplement to The London Gazette of Tuesday the 10th of September 1946. Wednesday, 11th September 1946 ‘The Battle of Britain, The Air Ministry, September 1946’

Tan page with black text and image of the royal coat of arms of lion and unicorn supporting a shield and crown, RAF Museum