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Pilot's flying log book of Squadron Leader Harold Arthur Cooper Bird-Wilson, 28 September 1937-18 June 1943

Archives, 28 SEP 1937-18 JUN 1943, In Storage, X003-7892/001/001

Bird-Wilson joined the RAF in 1937, after completing his flying training he was posted to No.17 Squadron. In September 1938, Brid Wilson was involved in a crash and suffered severe facial injuries, undergoing pioneering plastic surgery.

Two pilots flying log books bound together in black leather. See documentation tab for digital copy, Two pilots flying log books bound together in black leather. See documentation tab for digital copy

Smoking Pass for Apprentices' Squadron RAF Cranwell

Archives, 1943, Cosford, Hangar Two, X004-2467/004

RAF Apprentices were boys aged between 15 and 17 who had signed up for a three year technical training programme.

Folded paper pass with an official stamp and signature, © RAF Museum

Hawker-Siddeley Dominie T1

Aircraft & Exhibits, DEC 1964-JAN 2011, Cosford, External Display, X005-5915

The Dominie advanced navigation trainer saw long service with the RAF. It was the first jet-powered navigation trainer designed specifically for such a purpose to enter service with the Royal Air Force.

Small black-painted aircraft with two jet engines in nacelles to rear of fuselage, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / (c) RAF Museum/ Iain Duncan

Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Tim Pembrey, 21 March 2013

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6742/001

Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Tim Pembrey, who flew as co-pilot and captain in Hercules aircraft with 24 and 70 Squadrons during the 1970s and 1980s.

Scottish Aviation Jetstream T Mk 1

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X003-3610

The Jetstream served as the RAF’s standard multi-engined pilot trainer for many years, and was the last aircraft of Handley Page design in RAF service, though a few still fly with the Royal Navy.