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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

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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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 ©

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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Recorded interview with Wing Commander Anthony Eley, 16 January 2019

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4816

Tony Eley served as an RAF doctor at RAF Leconfield and later with 4626 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force, including participation in the 1991 Gulf War.

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Auxiliary Air Force notes for the information of recruits for entry into flying squadrons

Library, In Storage, X004-3004

10th edition of Air Ministry Pamphlet AMP 33 ‘Auxiliary Air Force notes for the information of recruits for entry into flying squadrons’. Issued by the Air Ministry August 1946

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Group photograph of No. 604 Squadron personnel with Gloster Meteors, North Weald, 1950s

Photographs, In Storage, PC95/66

No. 604 Squadron was formed at RAF Hendon in 1930 in the Auxiliary Air Force. All of the Auxiliary Air Force squadrons were embodied in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.

A large group of men standing beside jet aircraft, Crown Copyright, RAF Museum