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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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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 wireless operator on Kiel

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6393

Recording in which a two Czech aircrew comment on their experience of bomber operations, with particular reference to a raid on Kiel.

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Pilot Officer P. Owen - daylight raid on Kiel

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6378

Recording in which Pilot Officer Owen gives an account of a daylight raid on Kiel, including fighter attacks and damage sustained.

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Flight Lieutenant Kitchen - Raid on Kiel

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6358

Flight Lieutenant Kitchen, a bomber pilot, describes a raid on Kiel, during which oil pressure on one engine was lost and his aeroplane was damaged by anti-aircraft fire.

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Sergeant Murray - Experiences of a tail gunner

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6369

Recording in which Sergeant Murray gives a brief account of his career as a tail gunner in bombers during the early part of the Second World War.

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