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Panel from Lancaster 'N' for 'Nan'
Aircraft & Exhibits, APR 1943-OCT 1944, Cosford, Hangar Three, 83/A/407
From its earliest days, RAF personnel used artwork on aircraft to boost morale. During the Second World War nose art became increasingly flamboyant.
Medal Bar of Air Commodore John Searby
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, X003-7393
John Searby was credited as the first Pathfinder "Master of Ceremonies" for the Peenemunde raid of August 17 1943, and for this was awarded the Distinguished Service Order seen in the medal bar.
Medal Bar of Wing Commander Guy Gibson including: Victoria Cross replica; DSO and bar; DFC and bar dated 1940; 1939-1945 Star; Air Crew Europe Star with clasp; War Medal 1939-1945.
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1990/0608/D
Wing Commander Guy Gibson was awarded the Victoria Cross (RAF Museum collection 1990/0609/D) on 28 May 1943 for his outstanding skill, determination and courage demonstrated leading No. 617 Squadron during the iconic Dams raid of 16-17 May 1943.
Victoria Cross awarded to Pilot Officer Cyril Joe Barton, 1944
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1996/0329/D
Cyril Barton was a Second World War bomber pilot. He was awarded his Victoria Cross for his actions during the raid on Nuremberg on the night of 30 March 1944.
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- Air Cdre John Henry Searby [1]
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