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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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Flight Sergeant Middleton VC - Pilot Officer Skinner

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1941

Pilot Officer Skinner, a Stirling wireless operator, recalls the raid on Turin on the night of 28-29 November 1942, during which his pilot, Rawdon Hume Middleton, won the Victoria Cross.

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Wing Commander Freeman - Attack on Turin

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6398

Wing Commander Freeman describes the flight across France, the crossing of the Alps and the attack on a target in Turin. The use of astro-navigation during the flight is mentioned.

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Bomber Command operational film Nos. 110 and 111

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC96/108

Two films taken from aircraft of Bomber Command during Second World War bombing raids on Turin and Milan. Details on the personnel and aircraft concerned are given in title screens.

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A yank in the RCAF

Archives, In Storage, B2445

This is the memoir of American Major Hubert Knilans of No. 617 Squadron detailing his time in the RCAF. He flew in Operation Taxable, a deception operation leading up to D-Day.

A yank in the RCAF | B2445