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P.R.4 biographical file on Wg Cdr Lionel Cohen, 1944

Archives, In Storage, DC76/74/208

Wing Commander Lionel Cohen was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross in 1944 for his “untiring energy and courage” on active operations.

Typescript sheet titled 'Veteran of 68 adds DFC to DSO and MC', Crown

Aircraft recognition training - Valiant

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC74/25/23

Aircraft recognition training film on the RAF’s Vickers Valiant bomber aircraft, using animated graphics to illustrate the aircraft’s recognition features. Film shows Valiants in the air and on the ground.

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Aircraft recognition training - Bear

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC74/25/30

Aircraft recognition training film on the Soviet Tupolev Tu-95 bomber aircraft, using animated graphics to illustrate the aircraft’s recognition features. The Tu-114, the civilian version of the Tu-95, also appears.

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Aircraft recognition training - Vulcan

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC95/567

Aircraft recognition training film on the Avro Vulcan bomber aircraft, in which Vulcans are seen in the air and on the ground and the aircraft’s key recognition features are highlighted.

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Aircraft recognition training - Victor

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC96/13

Aircraft recognition training film on the Handley Page Victor bomber aircraft. The prototype Victor is seen in the air and on the ground and the aircraft’s recognition features are highlighted.

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A.M. Form 936, request for character references, circa 1931

Archives, In Storage, A18

Form requesting references of moral character and employment for applicants to the RAF.

A.M. Form 936, request for character references, circa 1931 | A18

Air power in war: The Lees Knowles lectures

Library, In Storage, 005693

Unknown edition of Air Ministry Pamphlet 235 ‘Air power in war: The Lees Knowles lectures by Marshal of the Royal Air Force The Lord Tedder G.C.B.’. Issued by the Directorate of Command and Staff Training, Air Ministry September 1947

Grey blue coloured cover of booklet with text in black. With brown border visible on three sides, Royal Air Force Museum

Air Ministry Bell

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 70/G/960

Bells have been used for hundreds of years to attract people’s attention. The RAF has used them to warn of fires, air raids, or for fighter pilots to scramble.

Bell engraved with ‘A. M. 1940’ and a crown motif; a rope attached to the top for hanging the bell, © RAF Museum

Hand Stamp

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 71/T/420

Like any organisation the RAF has to deal with a lot of administration. This hand stamp was used in the Air Ministry to mark the approval of a specific department.

Metal stamp with wooden handle, © RAF Museum

Letter to Mrs Albon from the Air Ministry

Archives, Cosford, Hangar Three, X001-3597/015

Letter dated 28 April 1945 from the Air Ministry informing Mrs Albon that her husband Flying Officer Eric Albon is now officially presumed to be dead.

Typescript letter, Crown