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Commemorative Plaque for Alcock and Brown Atlantic Crossing

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1919, 65/C/727

Small rectangular plaque with obverse design of two winged figures, one female, who is holding a wreath over the head of the accompanying male figure.

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Liberty Pennant

Aircraft & Exhibits, SEP 1946, London, Hangar One, X005-5722

Many nations have gone out of their way to show their gratitude towards RAF personnel who fought to liberate them.

Triangular cloth flag with Union Jack motif, © RAF Museum

Samuel Chew at Hotton War Cemetery

Archives, 1948, Cosford, Hangar Three, X003-1037/010/002

Navigator Alan Chew died on 12 August 1944 when his Lancaster was shot down. In this photograph Alan’s father Samuel visits his grave for the first time, in 1948.

Photograph of man placing flowers on a grave, RAF Museum

RAF gun-camera films - attacks on enemy shipping and ground targets, July 1942

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC94/325

Gun camera footage taken from Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft during engagements with German aircraft and attacks on ground targets in Europe and ships in the English Channel and North Sea.

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Recorded interview with Group Captain Robert and Flying Officer Diane Perry, 29 September 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7352

Interview with a married couple, Robert and Diane Perry. Robert describes his experience as a supply officer and Diane discusses her responsibility for catering, each at several different RAF stations.

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Interview with pilot on Army Co-operation work in France (Wing Commander Charles)

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-1794

Recording in which Wing Commander Charles outlines the range of tasks undertaken by the RAF’s Army Co-operation squadrons.

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