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Pilots flying log book of Wing Commander John Searby, 1940-1950

Archives, 1940-1950, Cosford, Hangar Three, X004-2322/002

This pilot’s flying logbook belonged to Gp Capt John Henry Searby.

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Nose Artwork from Vickers Wellington Z1080

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1989/0224/Y

From its earliest days, RAF personnel used artwork on aircraft to boost morale. During the Second World War nose art became increasingly flamboyant.

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Avro Lancaster Mk I

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1970, London, Hangar Five, 74/A/12

This Avro Lancaster is a rare survivor of the Second World War and among the most significant aircraft in the RAF Museum’s collection. On average, a Lancaster’s life expectancy was 21 operational sorties, yet this Lancaster flew a total of 137.

Four-engined aircraft with propellers and camouflage pattern, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Czech pilot - raids on Emden, Berlin, Bremen etc.

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1998

Recording in which a Czech bomber pilot describes raids over Berlin, Emden, Bremen, Brest and Munster.

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Sergeant Bell - Raid on Bremen

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6344

Recording in which Sergeant Bell, an air gunner, gives an account of a raid on Bremen, during which several night fighter attacks were driven off.

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Stirling versus three enemy fighters - Flight Sergeant Waddicar

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1892

Flight Sergeant Waddicar, a gunner in a Short Stirling, describes his return from a raid on Bremen, with the aeroplane damaged, the wireless operator injured and the rear gunner killed.

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Polish airman on his career

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6392

Recording in which a Polish airman gives a brief account of his career as an RAF bomber crewman.

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Sergeant W.H.A. Jackson - Daylight raid on Bremen

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6379

Recording in which Sergeant Jackson gives an account of a low-level daylight raid on Bremen, including damage and injuries sustained through anti-aircraft fire.

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