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Royal Air Force Hendon: Information Handbook

Library, In Storage, X004-8820

This handbook was produced to provide individuals who worked at RAF Hendon with information about life on the site, its history as well as the various activities that personnel could participate in.

Cover of Royal Air Force Hendon: Information handbook, Crown ©

1932 Hendon Air Display

Film & Sound, In Storage, X002-8154

Footage of the 1932 RAF Display, held at RAF Hendon, includes simulated aerial combat, parachuting, aerobatics, the destruction of a large observation balloon and Westland Wapiti aircraft on the ground.

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RAF 1933 and 1934 Air Displays, Hendon

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC96/148

Film taken during the 1933 and 1934 RAF air displays at RAF Hendon shows RAF aircraft in the air and on the ground, and the destruction of a barrage balloon.

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Speed with Accuracy

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC95/550

Film illustrating the operation of the RAF’s networked computer supply system, centred on RAF Hendon. The system supports a famine relief operation and the maintenance of a Hercules transport aircraft.

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RAF Supply

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC95/543

Film illustrating the process through which a new part is ordered for an unserviceable Puma helicopter. The operation of the RAF’s computer supply system, centred on RAF Hendon, is illustrated.

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Automation for Supply

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC95/548

Film illustrating the process through which a new part is ordered for a Belfast transport aircraft. The operation of the RAF’s computer supply system, centred on RAF Hendon, is illustrated.

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Royal Air Force Display, Hendon, 13 July 1929

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC93/12

Footage of the 1929 RAF Display, held at RAF Hendon, includes aerobatics, formation flying, ‘crazy flying’, parachuting, mock aerial combat, attacks on ground targets and the destruction of a balloon.

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Closure of RAF Hendon aerodrome.

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC92/180

Film in which RAF officers and de Havilland Devon, Avro Anson, de Havilland Chipmunk and Sopwith Camel aircraft are seen on the ground and in the air at RAF Hendon.

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RAF Hendon Battle of Britain at home day, 1948

Library, In Storage, X001-0946

Souvenir programme for RAF Station Hendon’s Battle of Britain At Home Day on Saturday 18th September 1948 from 2pm to 6pm, in honour of the eighth anniversary of the Battle of Britain

Blue page with triple line border in red on two sides. Text in red and dark blue and RAF emblem in dark blue, Royal Air Force Museum

Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, Hendon, 15 Sept 1945: Souvenir programme

Library, In Storage, X005-5450

Souvenir programme giving an overview of the national celebrations covering the week from Saturday 15 September to Saturday 22 September 1945, rather than on events at RAF Hendon

Cream page with red boarder and blue aircraft superimposed. Union Jack in top corner and text in blue and red, Royal Air Force Museum