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Pilot's flying log book of Squadron Leader Harold Arthur Cooper Bird-Wilson, 28 September 1937-18 June 1943

Archives, 28 SEP 1937-18 JUN 1943, In Storage, X003-7892/001/001

Bird-Wilson joined the RAF in 1937, after completing his flying training he was posted to No.17 Squadron. In September 1938, Brid Wilson was involved in a crash and suffered severe facial injuries, undergoing pioneering plastic surgery.

Two pilots flying log books bound together in black leather. See documentation tab for digital copy, Two pilots flying log books bound together in black leather. See documentation tab for digital copy

Flying log books of Flight Sergeant Keith Alexander Edden, 1941-1964

Archives, 1941-1964, In Storage, X008-9269

Collection of four flying log books, a monochrome print of group portrait of No. 93 Squadron pilots, Naples 1943 and photocopy of service record.

Flying log books of Flight Sergeant Keith Alexander Edden, 1941-1964 | X008-9269

Richard Winslade Collection, 1970s - 2000s {cg}

Photographs, In Storage, X008-5414

Richard Winslade was a commercial photographer with an interest in aviation. His Flickr site is still active if you wish to see other photographs.

A manfacing left, most of his body in shade, Please contact Museum Copyright Officer or Collection Curator before using this asset

Recorded interview with Warrant Officer Ernest Allen, 10 September 2021

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5681

Interview with Ernie Allen, who served as a pilot in Spitfire and Typhoon aircraft during the Second World War. He describes search and rescue operations and sweeps over occupied Europe.

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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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Summary of operations carried out by no. 340 (Free French) Squadron, 1942

Archives, In Storage, X002-9336/008

This summary of operations form covers the period April – November 1942 and is complete with the signatures of the pilots who flew in this period.

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Log of aircraft prepared by 33 Maintenance Unit, RAF Lyneham, 1942-1950

Archives, In Storage, X008-4427

A manuscript ledger produced by 33 Maintenance Unit at RAF Lyneham containing details of their servicing work on a variety of aircraft from 1942-1950.

Manuscript list of aircraft serial numbers, Crown

Spitfire - RAF Coltishall

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC90/55

Film in which Hurricane and Spitfire fighter aircraft are seen over RAF Coltishall. A Spitfire is then seen on the ground and the pilot, Jeffrey Quill, talks to RAF officers.

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