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Aircraft Recognition Chart: Ju 88G (2-BMW 801)
Library, X004-7819
Ministry of Aircraft Production aircraft recognition chart of a Junkers Ju 88G ((2-BMW 801). Issue I, September 1944.
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.
Royal Aircraft Factory BE2b (Replica)
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, 1992/0382/A
The BE2b was a very stable aircraft. On 26 April 1915, in the First World War, 2nd Lt William Barnard Rhodes-Moorhouse attacked Courtrai Railway Station, Cambrai, Northern France flying BE2b No. 687. Dropping a 100lb bomb he was fatally wounded by ground fire but managed to fly home, and was awarded the first Victoria Cross for an aerial action.
Target map for Cologne, 1944
Library, In Storage, X001-3198
This target map of Cologne was issued in 1944. Maps like this were prepared for many German cities and were used to help RAF bomber crews identify particular targets during their attacks as part of the strategic air offensive in the Second World War.
Target Map for Berlin-Templelhof, railway marshalling yards, 1942
Library, In Storage, X001-3156
This target map of Berlin was issued in 1942. Maps like this were prepared for many German cities and were used to help RAF bomber crews identify particular targets during their attacks as part of the strategic air offensive in the Second World War.
Target map of Berlin, Tempelhof marshalling yard, and Anhalter and Potsdamer stations, target No. 6(d)(vi)70, 1943
Archives, In Storage, B4279
This map shows targeting information for RAF Bomber Command crews attacking Berlin ahead of the Battle of Berlin. The British believed heavy, targeted raids - making use of new aircraft like the Lancaster - on Berlin would defeat Germany and end the Second World War.
Study for Bristol Aeroplane Company, Corsham by Olga Lehmann, graphite on paper
Fine Art, London, Art Gallery, Hangar Three, X008-7550
A versatile painter, illustrator and designer, Olga Lehmann was one of few wartime artists who received steady commissions outside of the Official War Artists’ scheme.
Target Map for Kiel, port area, 1943
Library, In Storage, X002-4907
This target map of Kiel was issued in 1943. Maps like this were prepared for many German cities and were used to help RAF bomber crews identify particular targets during their attacks as part of the strategic air offensive in the Second World War. Kiel's docks and submarine construction facilities are marked on the map. Notable targets marked are Kiel port area; Krupp's shipbuilding yard; Kreigsmarine Werft; oil store quay; torpedo boat harbour.
Recording of an interview with Wing Commander R D Pexton, 30 December 1977
Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/32
Interview with Wing Commander R D Pexton who served as a pilot in the RAF before and during the Second World War, flying Spitfires, Gladiators, Hurricanes, Stirlings and Lancasters.
Target map for Hanau, 1944
Archives, In Storage, AC97/104/8
This target map of Hanau was issued in 1944. Maps like this were prepared for many German cities and were used to help RAF bomber crews identify particular targets during their attacks as part of the strategic air offensive in the Second World War.
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