Showing 1 to 7 of 7 search results

A WAAF from Kenya, 302: Cpl M McClelland by Edith Honor Earl, chalk on paper

Fine Art, 1944, In Storage, FA00940

Edith Honor Earl made this portrait drawing for her exhibition 'Warriors of the Empire' with the Royal Empire Society, which opened in London’s Grosvenor House in December 1944. It is one of 22 portraits by her in the RAF Museum collection (besides others elsewhere) which celebrate the contributions of Service personnel from the British colonies and Commonwealth in the Second World War.

Head and shoulders chalk portrait of a woman wearing WAAF uniform without cap. Small associative landscape drawing of Kenya in upper right corner., RAF Museum

Battle of Britain Class Locomotive Plate, Fighter Command

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1947-1966, In Storage, 70/Y/334

This locomotive was formally named at Waterloo Station by Sir James Robb on 11 September 1947, along with the locomotives Winston Churchill and Lord Dowding. It was the standby engine for Sir Winston Churchill’s funeral train in January 1965 with it being held in steam at Staines in the event it was required.

Rectangular brass nameplates with raised letters on pale blue background., RAF Museum

Recorded interview with Group Captain Toria McPhaden, 20 November 2023

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7390

Toria McPhaden served as an administrative and secretarial officer, including roles at Lyneham and Leuchars. She was station commander of RAF Northolt at the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s repatriation.

Image pending

Recorded interview with Aircraftsman 2nd Class Monty Zeid, 5 April 2017

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6794/017

Recorded interview with Monty Zeid, who completed RAF national service as a tailor. He describes his work and wider experience of RAF service, including his involvement in the Berlin Airlift.

Image pending

Recorded interview with Air Commodore Ruth Montague, 30 September 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7353

Interview with Ruth Montague, who served as an education officer and in welfare roles at various RAF stations and as the last director of the Women’s Royal Air Force (WRAF).

Image pending

Recorded interview with Group Captain Jonathan Duncan Hutchinson, 29 October 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6790/004

Jonathan Hutchinson, who served as a pilot in Venom, Meteor, Javelin and Lightning aircraft in the UK and overseas. He was an instructor and commanded 5 Squadron with Lightning aircraft.

Image pending

Commemorative booklet for the Battle of Britain reunion, RAF Bentley Priory, 15 September 1960.

Archives, In Storage, AC71/17/54

Commemorative booklet produced for the Battle of Britain 20th anniversary reunion at RAF Bentley Priory, 15 September 1960.

Front cover of commemorative booklet, RAFM