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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

No. 32 Squadron Scoreboard

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940, In Storage, 66/C/90

Traditionally squadrons recorded their performance against enemy aircraft, showing victories, probables and damaged. This scoreboard is from No. 32 Squadron, based at Biggin Hill, a key target for the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain.

Wingtip with handwritten title, names and scores; RAF roundel design in the centre overlaid with a bow, pearls and horn, © RAF Museum

Charles Gardner and 'Cobber' Kain

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-1790

Recorded interview in which Cobber Kain gives an account of an engagement between Hurricanes of 73 Squadron and several Messerschmitt 109s.

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Dover air battle - Robin Duff

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-6447

Robin Duff describes the scene as Messerschmitt 109s attack barrage balloons around Dover. Messerschmitts are engaged by anti-aircraft guns and fighters, several crash and sound effects are heard.

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Flight Lieutenant Storey - RAF fighters over the Channel

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-6425

Recording in which Flight Lieutenant Storey describes an engagement between the Hurricanes of his squadron and a formation of Junkers 87s over Dover.

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Battle of Britain London Monument

Library, In Storage, X004-1677

Battle of Britain London Monument leaflet produced by the Battle of Britain Historical Society to generate interest and support for a London monument to the Battle of Britain

Battle of Britain London Monument | X004-1677

Parachute drop - Flight Lieutenant Simpson

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6313

Flight Lieutenant Simpson gives an account of a battle over the south coast of England, during which he was forced to bale out after a dogfight with two German fighters.

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Flying Officer Ferriss - fighter pilot

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-6434

Recording in which Flying Officer Ferriss describes an engagement between his squadron and a formation of Dorniers and Messerschmitt 109s.

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Canadian Pilot - Flight Lieutenant Monk Brown

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6314

Flight Lieutenant Monk Brown, a Canadian Hurricane pilot, describes engagements with Messerschmitt 109s and Messerschmitt 110s during the German invasion of France in 1940.

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Squadron Leader Thompson - Fighters at Dunkirk

Film & Sound, X003-1793

Squadron Leader Thompson describes engagements between his Hurricane squadron and Messerschmitt 109s, Messerschmitt 110s and Heinkel 111s over northern France and the English Channel during the evacuation from Dunkirk.

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