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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant John Oliver Lancaster, 30 July 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6786

Recorded interview with John Oliver "Jo" Lancaster, who served as a pilot in Wellington and Lancaster aircraft and was the first to use a Martin-Baker ejection seat in an emergency.

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Squadron Leader J.G. Carver

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1866

Recording in which Squadron Leader Carver describes various aspects of low level ground attack sorties flown in Spitfires against factories in France.

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Aircraft Recognition Chart: Spitfire V (Merlin)

Library, X004-7617

Ministry of Air Production aircraft recognition chart of a Supermarine Spitfire Mark V (Merlin). Issue 1, April 1944.

Recognition chart showing images from different perspectives of a Spitfire V (Merlin), Crown ©

Log Book of Group Captain Douglas Bader

Archives, In Storage, B354

This logbook belonged to Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader. His life was encapsulated in the film 'Reach for the Sky' (1956).

An open page of a book, with printed lines and handwritten entries, © Crown Copyright

Battle of Britain London Monument

Library, In Storage, X004-1677

Battle of Britain London Monument leaflet produced by the Battle of Britain Historical Society to generate interest and support for a London monument to the Battle of Britain

Battle of Britain London Monument | X004-1677

A History of Fighter Development

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC75/19/1

Film on the development of fighter aircraft by the Vickers Supermarine company, including the design influence of Schneider Trophy racing seaplanes. Spitfire, Seafire, Spiteful and Attacker fighter aircraft are featured

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Squadron Leader Malan

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6377

Recording in which Squadron Leader Malan describes several engagements between Spitfires and Messerschmitt 109s over France.

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Recorded interview with Leading Aircraftsman Robert John Holton, 26 March 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6794/009

Interview with Robert Holton, who completed RAF national service as an air traffic control assistant. He explains this role, describes various aspects and remembers disciplinary issues encountered during his service.

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Recorded interview with Corporal Joe Randall, 24 February 2020

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5639

Interview with Joe Randall, who served with 5022 Squadron of the RAF’s Airfield Construction Branch, working on advanced airfields during the battle for Normandy and the subsequent advance into Germany.

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Recorded interview with Aircraftsman 1st Class Henry William Hodgson, 5 April 2018

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4782

Interview with Harry Hodgson, who served as an airframe fitter with 10 Squadron at RAF Melbourne during the Second World War. He gives an account of work and social life.

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