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601 Squadron salver, 1933

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1933-1957, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1988/0892/C

MRAF Sir Dermot Boyle presented this salver to No. 601 Squadron, when he was its adjutant, in April 1933. It features its winged sword emblem, symbolising its connection with London.

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Hawker Hind (Afghan)

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1938-1956, In Storage, 69/A/104

The Hawker Hind was a single engine day bomber which entered RAF service in 1935. Hinds were also exported widely, with some, like our example, built for the Afghan Air Force

Hawker Hind (Afghan) on display at Cosford., © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAFM/Iain Duncan

Patron's Medal, Royal Air Force Museum

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1985, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1997/0090/C

Gold Patron’s Medal awarded to Sir Dermot Boyle by the Royal Air Force Museum to mark his contribution to its formation

Gold circular medal engraved with a crown star and laurel wreath with R A F Museum at the top and patron’s medal at the botto, RAF Museum

Bath, Most Honourable Order of the, Knight Grand Cross, Military, Star

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1993/0401/D

The Order of the Bath has its origins in the 14th century but was revived by King George I in 1725. The Knight Grand Cross is the highest grade.

Bath, Most Honourable Order of the, Knight Grand Cross, Military, Star | 1993/0401/D

British Empire, Most Excellent Order of the, Knight Commander, Military, Badge

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1993/0398/D

The Order of the British Empire was established in 1917 to recognise outstanding work in the First World War and is still awarded.

British Empire, Most Excellent Order of the, Knight Commander, Military, Badge | 1993/0398/D

Freedom of World 1940-45, Plate, Leo Hupkes

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 82/C/822

This Delftware plate celebrates the liberation of Holland in 1945. It shows the Battles of Dunkirk (left) and Normandy (right) playing out across the horizon, while the combined emblems of the United-Kingdom and the Netherlands emerge victorious in the foreground.

Delftware plate depicting the Battle of Dunkirk, Battle of Normandy, and a large emblem

HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh visits Royal Air Force Museum, 24 July 1974

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC74/53/2

Film documenting a visit by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, to the RAF Museum Hendon on 24 July 1974. The Duke arrives in a Wessex helicopter and tours the museum.

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Visits by Duke of Edinburgh to RAF Museum Sites - Hendon

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC75/2/2

Film taken from the roof of the RAF Museum shows a Wessex helicopter approaching and landing nearby. The Duke of Edinburgh disembarks and is then seen departing after his visit.

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Recording of MRAF Sir Dermot Boyle’s speech to the staff of the RAF Museum on stepping down as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, 24 July 1974

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC76/5

Recording of Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Dermot Boyle’s speech to the staff of the RAF Museum on his retirement as chair of trustees.

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Sopwith Snipe (E6655 B) of No. 1 Squadron, starboard front view in flight, inverted, Iraq, about 1926

Photographs, In Storage, P008406

Sopwith Snipe (E6655 B) of No. 1 Squadron being flown inverted by Dermot Alexander Boyle (later Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Dermot Boyle), Iraq, about 1926.

Sopwith Snipe (E6655 B) of No. 1 Squadron, starboard front view in flight, inverted, Iraq, about 1926 | P008406, RAF Museum