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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

Recorded interview with Warrant Officer Gerard Norwood, 6 September 2019

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5617

Gerry Norwood served as an RAF Lancaster tail gunner with 460 Squadron during the Second World War. He describes his experience of bombing operations over Germany, including the dangers involved.

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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.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Jack Robert Watchous, 11 June 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3301

Jack Watchous served as a wireless operator-air gunner in Avro Anson aircraft during the early part of the Second World War, including patrols over the evacuation beaches during Operation Dynamo.

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Royal Air Force educational service regulations

Library, In Storage, X004-3028

1st edition of Air Ministry Pamphlet AMP 43 ‘Royal Air Force educational service regulations.’ Issued by the Air Ministry September 1930

Cream coloured page with black text and RAF Museum Library stamp. With brown border visible on three sides of page, Royal Air Force Museum

Royal Air Force educational service regulations

Library, In Storage, X004-3029

3rd edition of Air Ministry Pamphlet AMP 43 ‘Royal Air Force educational service regulations.’ Issued by the Air Ministry July 1934

Cream coloured page with black text and RAF Museum Library stamp. With brown border visible on three sides of page, Royal Air Force Museum

Royal Air Force educational service regulations

Library, In Storage, X004-3030

4th edition of Air Ministry Pamphlet AMP 43 ‘Royal Air Force educational service regulations.’ Issued by the Air Ministry April 1935

Cream coloured page with black text and RAF Museum Library stamp. With brown border visible on three sides of page, Royal Air Force Museum

Royal Air Force educational service

Library, In Storage, X004-3034

Abridged edition of Air Ministry Pamphlet AMP 43 ‘Royal Air Force educational service.’ Issued by the Air Ministry March 1941

Cream coloured page with black text and RAF Museum Library stamp. With brown border visible on three sides of page, Royal Air Force Museum

Royal Air Force educational service

Library, In Storage, X004-3033

7th edition of Air Ministry Pamphlet AMP 43 ‘Royal Air Force educational service.’ Issued by the Air Ministry March 1938

Cream coloured page with black text and RAF Museum Library stamp. With brown border visible on three sides of page, Royal Air Force Museum

Recorded interview with Air Commodore Cynthia Fowler, 22 October 2012

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6733

Air Commodore Cynthia Fowler served in various administrative and leadership roles including deputy director of the Womens’ Royal Air Force and director of recruiting as women took on more roles.

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