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Report by General Smuts on Air Organisation and the Direction of Aerial Operations

Archives, In Storage, B404

This report by General Jan Smuts, a prominent South African military leader, was presented on 17 August 1917 to the UK War Cabinet. It recommends the establishment of a separate air service and is seen as the founding document of the Royal Air Force.

Foolscap page of typescript, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Recording of interviews with Leonard Bennett, John Kiel Tullis and Squadron Leader C Andrews, 25 January 1973

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/2

Interviews with Leonard Bennett, John Tullis and Claude Andrews on their First World War experiences. This includes the Royal Naval Air Service and time in Holzminden prisoner of war camp.

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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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Lord Trenchard - 25 years of the RAF

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1978

Recording in which Marshal of the Royal Air Force Lord Trenchard speaks on the 25th Anniversary of the formation of the RAF.

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Recorded interview with William Hall, 8 June 1998

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6770

Recorded interview with William Hall, who served as an observer in Handley-Page O/400 bomber aircraft of the Royal Naval Air Service and RAF at Ochey during the First World War.

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RAF Pattern Buttons

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 77/U/1525

The buttons of the original 1918 pattern RAF Officer's uniform retained the roped border found on the buttons of the Royal Naval Air Service uniform. When the blue grey colour of dress was introduced in 1919 the buttons were simplified, losing the rope motif.

Circular brass button with eagle and crown motif, © RAF Museum

Medal Bar of 11, Air Chief Marshal Sir Frederick Bowhill

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1998/0297/D

Frederick Bowhill had a varied career between the wars, and served in South Russia, Somaliland, Egypt and Iraq as well as holding many posts at home

Bar of 11 metal and enamel medals suspended from coloured ribbons, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAFM/Iain Duncan

Medal Bar of Air Marshal Sir Ralph Squire Sorley

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, X005-4201

The medals of Air Marshal Sir Ralph Sorley, comprising gallantry awards and campaign medals.

Medal Bar of Air Marshal Sir Ralph Squire Sorley | X005-4201

Recording of an interview with Colonel Edward David George Galley, 21 October 1976

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/15

Interview with Colonel Edward Galley, who served as an observer and pilot in the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force before returning to the British Army.

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Recording of an interview with Group Captain H.V. Drew, 29 January 1977

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/8

Interview with Group Captain H.V. Drew, who served in Royal Naval Air Service airships during the First World War. After the war he flew with 24 and 100 Squadrons.

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