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Victoria Cross of Major Lanoe George Hawker

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1915, London, Hangar Two, X002-8836

Hawker was recommended for a VC in recognition of his continuous courage and splendid example during a year of constant operational flying and fighting. The award was gazetted on 24 August. Hawker was a captain at the time. He was promoted to Major in 1916.

Reverse of Victoria Cross, with engraving reading 25 July 1915, on Maroon ribbon with engraving reading Capt. LG.Hawker, DSO, R.Engineers and RFC, RAF Museum

Pilot's flying log book of Second Lieutenant Andrew Frederick Weatherby Beauchamp Proctor, 25 May 1917-17 August 1918

Archives, 25 MAY 1917-17 AUG 1918, In Storage, DC77/38/1

Second Lieutenant Beauchamp Proctor was a South African born fighter ace. During his time with No.84 Squadron, he claimed 54 aerial victories all in the Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5, making him the highest scoring S.E.5 ace.

Small manuscript log book, Crown

Aircraft Fabric Fragment, Fokker Dr1425/17

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1918, London, Hangar One, 85/A/1294

Manfred von Richthofen (the Red Baron) was the most successful Ace of the First World War with 80 aerial victories.

Rectangular strip of black fabric, mounted on cream card with a black frame and typed inscription, © RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Phil Mobbs, 31 May 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7401

Interview with Phil Mobbs, who served as pilot in C130 Hercules and A400M Atlas transport aircraft. He describes operations around the world and the contrast between the Hercules and A400M.

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Recording of an interview with Lieutenant David Lewis, 20 April 1971

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/61

Interview with Lieutenant David Greswolde Lewis, who flew Sopwith Camels with 3 Squadron RAF and was the last pilot to be shot down by Manfred von Richthofen.

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Grave Marker

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, 69/C/90

Large wooden grave cross. Some damage at base. Nailed crosspiece somewhat loose. White painted inscription.

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Baron Richthofen Commemorative Medallion

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, X003-2035

Circular, matt silver with; Obverse - uniformed three-quarters facing bust of Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen, encircled by RITTMEISTER MANFRED FRHR V RICHTHOFEN. Reverse - next to a gravestone, decorated with a knight's helmet with crest and mantling and a coat of arms and bearing the date 12 APRIL 1918, a standing eagle, its head raised in salute with the number 89 pierced by an arrow. Encircled by the words DER ROTE KAMPF FLIEGER. Signed by the artist at the base of gravestone.

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