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Pilots flying log book of Wing Commander John Searby, 1940-1950

Archives, 1940-1950, Cosford, Hangar Three, X004-2322/002

This pilot’s flying logbook belonged to Gp Capt John Henry Searby.

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Rolls-Royce Derwent 5

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1946-1968, Cosford, Hangar Three, 68/E/713

Gas turbine engine as used on Gloster Meteor Mk IV jet fighter. Sectioned and mounted on stand.

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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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Recorded interview with Group Captain Peter Charles Vangucci 19 November 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6790/007

Peter Vangucci served as a pilot in Hunter and Lightning aircraft in the UK and Germany, developed Lightning tactics and was a launch control officer for Thor ballistic nuclear missiles.

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Aircraft Recognition Chart: Meteor IV (2-Derwent)

Library, X004-7830

Ministry of Aircraft Production aircraft recognition chart of a Gloster Meteor Mark IV. Issue 2, November 1945 (Superseding Meteor III).

Recognition chart showing images from different perspectives of a Meteor IV (2-Derwent), Crown ©

Aircraft Recognition Chart: Meteor IV (2-Derwent V)

Library, X004-7831

Ministry of Aircraft Production aircraft recognition chart of a Gloster Meteor Mark IV. Issue 2, February 1946.

Recognition chart showing images from different perspectives of a Meteor IV (2-Derwent V), Crown ©

Recorded interview with Group Captain Jonathan Duncan Hutchinson, 29 October 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6790/004

Jonathan Hutchinson, who served as a pilot in Venom, Meteor, Javelin and Lightning aircraft in the UK and overseas. He was an instructor and commanded 5 Squadron with Lightning aircraft.

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