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Recording made at a ceremony granting RAF Bridgnorth Freedom of Entry to the borough of Bridgnorth, 12 April 1950

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/62

Recording in which a radio commentator describes the scene in the town of Bridgnorth on 12 April 1950, when RAF Bridgnorth was granted Freedom of Entry to the borough.

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Recorded account of the first flight from the United Kingdom to India, made by Group Captain Robert Halley, 1978

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/63

Recorded account of the first flight from the United Kingdom to India. Group Captain Robert ‘Jock’ Halley gives the background to the flight before describing the journey and problems encountered.

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Recording of an interview with Lieutenant David Lewis, 20 April 1971

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/61

Interview with Lieutenant David Greswolde Lewis, who flew Sopwith Camels with 3 Squadron RAF and was the last pilot to be shot down by Manfred von Richthofen.

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Eureka Beacon

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 1990/0272/R

The ultra-lightweight Eureka Beacon was used to support airborne landings, including those in support of the D-Day landings in Normandy. It was positioned by specially-trained advance teams dropped into position ahead of time.

Aerial, Power Unit, TX Unit and Cabling., RAF Museum / RAF Museum / Iain Duncan

Observer Corps, Seaborne, shoulder title

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X004-2050

These shoulder badges were provided to the Observer Corps members who volunteered to serve on Royal Navy ships during the D-Day landings.

Printed in pale blue on a curved patch of black cotton, SEABORNE within a border, RAF Museum

Recorded message made by Tom Barrette for Jack Bruce, 17 December 1982

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/59

Recording by Tom Barrette, curator at the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson Arizona, for John ‘Jack’ McIntosh Bruce, keeper of aircraft and research studies at the RAF Museum.

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Recorded account of the life of William Patterson

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/60

Recording giving an account of the life of William Allen Patterson, his significance in the field of civil aviation and his career with United Airlines.

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Recording giving details of the restoration of a Beardmore engine and construction of a Southern Cross replica, circa 1980

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/58

Account of the restoration of a Beardmore 120hp engine and an interview with a man connected with the construction of a replica Fokker F.VIIb-3m “Southern Cross” aeroplane in Australia.

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Recording of interviews with Squadron Leader Wellington and Flight Lieutenant Temple

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/57

Interviews with Squadron Leader Wellington, who served with 83 Squadron during the Second World War, and Flight Lieutenant Temple, who served with 12, 156 and 626 Squadrons.

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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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