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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

Pilot Officer Cyril Barton’s Service Dress Cap

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 84/U/742

The Officer's, 1920 Pattern Service Dress Cap belonging to Pilot Officer Cyril Barton VC. The cap is signed on the inside by the crew members who survived the action for which Cyril was awarded his Victoria Cross.

Pilot Officer Cyril Barton’s Service Dress Cap | 84/U/742, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Buckingham Palace condolence letter to Mrs Albon

Archives, Cosford, Hangar Three, X001-3597/018

During the Second World War a standardised condolence letter with facsimile signature of King George VI was sent on behalf of the Royal Family to the families of members of HM Armed Forces who died during their service. This one was sent to the wife of Flying Officer Eric Albon.

Typescript letter with government emblem top centre, Crown

Telegram informing Mrs Audrey Albon that her husband Eric is missing from operations

Archives, Cosford, Hangar Three, X001-3597/004

This telegram was sent to Mrs Audrey Albon on 13 June 1944, informing her that her husband Flying Officer Eric Albon of No. 78 Squadron, was missing following an operation on the night of 12 June 1944.

Typescript telegram with Post Office cypher and 'PRIORITY' at top centre, Crown

No. 417 Squadron Air Training Corps badge, Alan Chew

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, X003-1969

Navigator Alan Chew died on 12 August 1944 when his Lancaster was shot down. Prior to joining the RAF Alan was a cadet in his local Air Training Corps squadron, No. 417 based in Bilston.

Oval badge on black cloth with words Air Training Corps 417 Squadron written on, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Luftwaffe LKp N101 Flying Helmet

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 65/U/599

Night fighter pilots relied on verbal instructions passed from Ground Controllers to intercept incoming bombers. Once the Bordfunker (radar operator) picked up the target on the aircraft’s equipment he would pass instructions using his throat microphone, guiding the pilot to within visual range of the target.

Luftwaffe LKp N101 Flying Helmet | 65/U/599, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan