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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 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 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).

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Royal Air Force educational service

Library, In Storage, X004-3032

6th edition of Air Ministry Pamphlet AMP 43 ‘Royal Air Force educational service.’ Issued by the Air Ministry January 1937

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

Royal Air Force educational service regulations

Library, In Storage, X004-3031

5th edition of Air Ministry Pamphlet AMP 43 ‘Royal Air Force educational service regulations.’ Issued by the Air Ministry September 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 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

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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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