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Avro Rota Mk I

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1934-1978, London, Hangar Three, 79/A/1785

The Avro Rota played an important role in the Dowding System during the Battle of Britain, being used to calibrate radar stations.

Silver aircraft with propeller and three rotors, © RAF Museum

Pilot's flying log book of Squadron Leader Harold Arthur Cooper Bird-Wilson, 28 September 1937-18 June 1943

Archives, 28 SEP 1937-18 JUN 1943, In Storage, X003-7892/001/001

Bird-Wilson joined the RAF in 1937, after completing his flying training he was posted to No.17 Squadron. In September 1938, Brid Wilson was involved in a crash and suffered severe facial injuries, undergoing pioneering plastic surgery.

Two pilots flying log books bound together in black leather. See documentation tab for digital copy, Two pilots flying log books bound together in black leather. See documentation tab for digital copy

Signed working script for the film "Battle of Britain", 26 February 1968.

Archives, 1968, In Storage, X005-2124

Working script for the 1969 film "Battle of Britain" with signatures from personnel who flew planes for the production and significant individuals who were present during the actual engagement.

The first headline page of the "Battle of Britain" script, RAFM

Recording of an account of RAF service life by Mr and Mrs Ronnie Byford, part one, 29 January 1982

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/54

Mr and Mrs Ronnie Byford discuss their respective careers in the RAF during the Second World War. Mr Byford served in ground roles with 91 Squadron and 121 Wing.

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Recording of an interview with Wing Commander A.G. Evenden, 10 August 1976

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/13

Interview with Wing Commander A.G. Evenden, who served in the Royal Naval Air Service as an air mechanic. After the war he served with 100, 56 and 12 Squadrons.

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Recorded interview with Warrant Officer Arthur Taylor, 9 May 2013

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6744

Arthur Taylor served as an RAF ground wireless operator and fitter during and after the Second World War. He fought in France in 1940 and was safely evacuated from Dunkirk.

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Women in the Royal Air Force

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC74/27

Recruiting film in which women are seen joining the Women’s Royal Air Force (WRAF). Women are seen training, the roles open to women are illustrated and recreational opportunities are highlighted.

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