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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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Nose Artwork from Vickers Wellington Z1080

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1989/0224/Y

From its earliest days, RAF personnel used artwork on aircraft to boost morale. During the Second World War nose art became increasingly flamboyant.

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Friday the Thirteenth (Artwork from Halifax 'F' LV907)

Aircraft & Exhibits, FEB 1944-JUN 1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 70/A/188

From its earliest days, RAF personnel used artwork on aircraft to boost morale. During the Second World War nose art became increasingly flamboyant.

Friday the Thirteenth (Artwork from Halifax 'F' LV907) | 70/A/188, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Birthday candle Leading Aircraftwoman Marion Gomm

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1944, Cosford, Hangar Three, X001-1530

Leading Aircraftwoman Marion Gomm was a cook at RAF Wyton, headquarters for the Pathfinder Force. This candle was a memento from Marion’s 21st birthday party held in the Sergeants’ Mess in March 1944.

wax candle with "Marion" in green, black wick. Silver foil cylinder below., IAIN DUNCAN

Telegram to Mrs S Chew informing her that her son Flight Sergeant Alan David Chew is missing, 13 August 1944

Archives, AUG 1944, Cosford, Hangar Three, X003-1037/003/001

This priority telegram was sent to the mother of Flight Sergeant Alan David Chew, who failed to return from operations on the night of 12/13 August 1944.

Typescript telegram in two pieces with Post Office cypher at top and capitalised text underneath, Crown

Letter to Mr Samuel Chew regarding his son FS Alan David Chew, 13 August 1944

Archives, AUG 1944, Cosford, Hangar Three, X003-1037/003/002

This letter was sent by Squadron Leader Philip Brentnall of No. 218 Squadron to Samuel Chew, whose son Flight Sergeant Alan David Chew, had failed to return from operations.

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De Havilland Mosquito cockpit door

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1945, Cosford, Hangar Three, 75/C/539

Cockpit door from a No. 29 Squadron De Havilland Mosquito, hand painted with Wing Commander's Insignia, 14 swastika kill markings, and names of aircrew members, March 1945.

Inside of a De Havilland Mosquito cockpit door, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Prayer book for Jewish members of H.M. Forces

Archives, Cosford, Hangar Three, X003-0377/016

This prayer book was distributed to Jewish Armed Forces personnel.

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Life Jacket, RAF, 1932 Pattern

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 65/U/512

This light khaki green, linen, life jacket contained kapok pads and an orally inflatable rubber bladders to keep the wearer afloat.

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30lb Incendiary Bomb

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1994/1176/O

Fires started by incendiary bombs were found to be the most effective way of destroying industrial and urban targets. Between 1941 and 1945, three million 30lb devices had been dropped and approximately 80 million of the more effective 4lb incendiaries.

30lb Incendiary Bomb | 1994/1176/O, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan