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Women's Voluntary Service Jacket

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, 84/U/543

During the Second World War over one million women volunteered with the Women’s Voluntary Service (WVS). Their work ranged from metal salvage, running mobile canteens for troops to providing rest centres for residents affected by bombing.

Blue single-breasted hip-length jacket in herringbone tweed, with two pockets and a badge stitched onto the arm, © RAF Museum

A Good Start

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC76/34

RAF recruiting film on the range of opportunities offered by training as an apprentice. Three boys are followed as they train in different trades at RAF Halton and RAF Cosford.

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Stranraer take off

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC76/42

Film taken at Abbotsford Airport, British Columbia, showing a test flight of a Supermarine Stranraer flying boat following maintenance. The Stranraer is seen on the ground and in the air.

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Operation Druid's Castle

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC76/79

Film documenting a large airborne exercise. Paratroopers and equipment drop from C130 Hercules transport aircraft and are seen on the ground as F4 Phantom aircraft and Wessex helicopters provide support.

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Command Activities - Transport Command

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC76/85

Film in which RAF transport aircraft and helicopters are seen transporting people and equipment around the world, including parachute drops and casualty evacuation. The importance of transport operations is emphasised.

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Adventure with Skill

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC76/28

RAF recruiting film illustrating aspects of training and the various opportunities open to RAF personnel. One recruit, Peter, is followed through his decision to join the RAF and into training.

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Maritime air electronic warfare

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC77/18/1

Film on the importance of electronic warfare in detecting and tracking submarines at sea. An RAF Shackleton maritime patrol aircraft is shown as its crew detect and track a submarine.

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Presentation and Farewell Party: Sir Dermot Boyle

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC77/4

Film taken in the art gallery at the RAF Museum, Hendon, during a retirement party for the Museum’s chair of trustees, Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Dermot Boyle.

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Pilot Officer Cyril Barton’s Service Dress Jacket

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 84/U/741

The Officer's, 1920 Pattern, Service Dress Jacket of Pilot Officer Cyril Barton. Barton was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the notorious raid on Nuremberg on 30/31 March 1944.

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Victoria Cross awarded to Pilot Officer Cyril Joe Barton, 1944

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1996/0329/D

Cyril Barton was a Second World War bomber pilot. He was awarded his Victoria Cross for his actions during the raid on Nuremberg on the night of 30 March 1944.

Single bronze cross pattee on ribbon., RAF Museum

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