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Citation for Military Cross awarded to Lieutenant Oliver Stewart, 20 July 1917
Archives, In Storage, A268
Lieutenant Oliver Stewart was awarded the Military Cross in July 1917. This citation describes the five aerial victories he was credited with, qualifying him as a flying ace.
Military Cross of Lieutenant Harold (Harry) Jameson
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1916, In Storage, 72/D/706
Harold (Harry) Jameson joined the RFC as a Direct Entrant in February 1914. He embarked for France as an Air Mechanic 2nd Class in August, being promoted Air Mechanic 1st Class in September. Whilst serving with 4 Squadron he was awarded the Medaille Militaire 'For Gallantry' during the period 21-30 August 1914. He trained as a pilot in 1916 before returning to France and joining No. 42 Squadron. Jameson was awarded the Military Cross on 18 November 1916.
Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey Allard DFC, DFM by Cuthbert Orde, charcoal and chalk on paper
Fine Art, In Storage, L001-1649
This portrait is one of many that the Air Ministry commissioned from Cuthbert Orde, independently of the War Artists' Advisory Committee (WAAC), to promote the contributions of Fighter Command pilots during the Battle of Britain. It was illustrated in Orde's 1942 book 'Pilots of Fighter Command: Sixty-four Portraits'.
George Cross of Pilot Officer Gerald Charles Close
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1937, London, Hangar Three/Four, 79/D/2040
Pilot Officer Gerald Charles Close was awarded the Empire Gallantry Medal on 21 December 1937. This was exchanged for the George Cross in 1940.
Bath, Most Honourable Order of the, Knight Grand Cross, Military, Star
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1993/0401/D
The Order of the Bath has its origins in the 14th century but was revived by King George I in 1725. The Knight Grand Cross is the highest grade.
5131 Bomb Disposal Squadron scrap book, circa 1960
Archives, In Storage, X008-7769
Large red scrapbook with No.5131 Squadron badge on the front. Contains many photographs and newspaper articles regarding the activities of the squadron.
British Empire, Most Excellent Order of the, Knight Commander, Military, Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1993/0398/D
The Order of the British Empire was established in 1917 to recognise outstanding work in the First World War and is still awarded.
Anti-aircraft guns in action during an air raid on Malta, c. 1941
Photographs, In Storage, P002783
This photograph shows British anti-aircraft guns in action during an air raid on the island of Malta during the Second World War. The islands was a British fortress and essential to the war effort. The RAF operated from airfields to try and protect it.
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