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Battle of Britain Class Locomotive Plate, Fighter Command

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1947-1966, In Storage, 70/Y/334

This locomotive was formally named at Waterloo Station by Sir James Robb on 11 September 1947, along with the locomotives Winston Churchill and Lord Dowding. It was the standby engine for Sir Winston Churchill’s funeral train in January 1965 with it being held in steam at Staines in the event it was required.

Rectangular brass nameplates with raised letters on pale blue background., RAF Museum

Recorded interview with Group Captain Jonathan Duncan Hutchinson, 29 October 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6790/004

Jonathan Hutchinson, who served as a pilot in Venom, Meteor, Javelin and Lightning aircraft in the UK and overseas. He was an instructor and commanded 5 Squadron with Lightning aircraft.

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Commemorative booklet for the Battle of Britain reunion, RAF Bentley Priory, 15 September 1960.

Archives, In Storage, AC71/17/54

Commemorative booklet produced for the Battle of Britain 20th anniversary reunion at RAF Bentley Priory, 15 September 1960.

Front cover of commemorative booklet, RAFM