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Pilots flying log book of Wing Commander John Searby, 1940-1950

Archives, 1940-1950, Cosford, Hangar Three, X004-2322/002

This pilot’s flying logbook belonged to Gp Capt John Henry Searby.

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Avro Lancaster Mk I

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1970, London, Hangar Five, 74/A/12

This Avro Lancaster is a rare survivor of the Second World War and among the most significant aircraft in the RAF Museum’s collection. On average, a Lancaster’s life expectancy was 21 operational sorties, yet this Lancaster flew a total of 137.

Four-engined aircraft with propellers and camouflage pattern, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Czech wireless operator on Kiel

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6393

Recording in which a two Czech aircrew comment on their experience of bomber operations, with particular reference to a raid on Kiel.

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Pilot Officer P. Owen - daylight raid on Kiel

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6378

Recording in which Pilot Officer Owen gives an account of a daylight raid on Kiel, including fighter attacks and damage sustained.

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Flight Lieutenant Kitchen - Raid on Kiel

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6358

Flight Lieutenant Kitchen, a bomber pilot, describes a raid on Kiel, during which oil pressure on one engine was lost and his aeroplane was damaged by anti-aircraft fire.

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Target Map for Kiel, port area, 1943

Library, In Storage, X002-4907

This target map of Kiel was issued in 1943. Maps like this were prepared for many German cities and were used to help RAF bomber crews identify particular targets during their attacks as part of the strategic air offensive in the Second World War. Kiel's docks and submarine construction facilities are marked on the map. Notable targets marked are Kiel port area; Krupp's shipbuilding yard; Kreigsmarine Werft; oil store quay; torpedo boat harbour.

Target Map for Kiel, port area, 1943 | X002-4907, © Crown

Sergeant Murray - Experiences of a tail gunner

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6369

Recording in which Sergeant Murray gives a brief account of his career as a tail gunner in bombers during the early part of the Second World War.

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Target map for Kiel, 1943

Archives, In Storage, AC97/104/10

This target map of Kiel was issued in 1943. Maps like this were prepared for many German cities and were used to help RAF bomber crews identify particular targets during their attacks as part of the strategic air offensive in the Second World War. Kiel's docks and Submarine construction facilities are marked on the map.

Colour printed map of Kiel., Crown