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Esher Efficiency Challenge Trophy

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1926-1955, London, Hangar Three/Four, 70/C/411

The Esher Efficiency Challenge Trophy was donated by Lord Esher to act as a reward to a Squadron of the Auxiliary Air Force. it was designed to act as a stimulus to the training of these valuable squadrons.

Bronze helmed naked male figure holding sword in left hand standing on plinth supported by columns., RAF Museum

Part-time National Service in the RAF Reserve (Class H) and voluntary service in the Royal Auxiliary Air Force or the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve in lieu of part-time National Service

Library, JAN 1957, In Storage, X005-7786

5th edition of Air Ministry Pamphlet 273 ‘Part-time National Service in the R.A.F. Reserve (Class H): And voluntary service in the Royal Auxiliary Air Force or the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve in lieu of part-time National Service’. Issued by the Air Ministry January 1957

Cream coloured page with black text and RAF emblem of a circle surmounted by a crown and flying bird in centre, Royal Air Force Museum

Royal Auxiliary Air Force notes for the information of recruits

Library, In Storage, X004-3005

11th edition of Air Ministry Pamphlet AMP 33 ‘Royal Auxiliary Air Force notes for the information of recruits.’ Issued by the Air Ministry April 1950

Cream coloured page with black text and RAF Museum Library stamp. With brown border visible on three sides of page, Royal Air Force Museum

Royal Auxiliary Air Force notes for the information of volunteers

Library, In Storage, X004-3007

14th edition of Air Ministry Pamphlet AMP 33 ‘Royal Auxiliary Air Force notes for the information of volunteers.’ Issued by the Air Ministry July 1953

Cream coloured page with black text and emblem. Library stamps in black. With brown border visible on three sides of page, Royal Air Force Museum

Notes for the information of candidates for commissions in the Royal Auxiliary Air Force

Library, In Storage, X004-2813

Air Ministry Pamphlet providing information for prospective candidates looking to earn commissions in the Royal Auxiliary Air Force. Air Ministry Pamphlet 1, 14th Edition, July 1953.

Printed page introducing the content of the Air Ministry Pamphlet concerning commissions in the Auxiliary Airforce, Crown ©

Notes for the information of candidates for commissions in the Royal Auxiliary Air Force

Library, In Storage, X004-2812

Air Ministry Pamphlet providing information for prospective candidates looking to earn commissions in the Royal Auxiliary Air Force. Air Ministry Pamphlet 1, 12th Edition, April 1950.

Printed page introducing the content of the Air Ministry Pamphlet concerning commissions in the Auxiliary Airforce, Crown ©

Recorded interview with Senior Aircraftsman Raymond Harris, 17 October 2018

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4804

Interview with Raymond Harris, who was an RAF driver during the 1950s. He served at RAF North Weald, acted as driver for senior officers and travelled in convoy to Germany.

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Notes for the information of candidates for commissions in the Royal Auxiliary Air Force

Library, In Storage, R027038

13th edition of Air Ministry Pamphlet 1 ‘Notes for the information of candidates for commissions in the Royal Auxiliary Air Force’. Issued by Air Ministry September 1951

Cream coloured page with black text in different fonts and two punched holes on the left hand side, Royal Air Force Museum

Recorded interview with Air Specialist Class 1 Sam Lightwing, 1 October 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9916/001

Sam Lightwing describes his experience as a musician with the band of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force, including support for regular RAF bands and time in Northern Ireland and Gibraltar.

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Recordings of a speech by Winston Churchill, the opening of 615 Squadron’s new headquarters and the story of a B.E.2c propeller

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC76/3

Three recordings: A speech made by Sir Winston Churchill at RAF Biggin Hill; the opening of 615 Squadron's headquarters in Croydon; Air Vice Marshal Sowrey’s story of a B.E.2c propeller.

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