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Papers of Wing Commander John Frederick Armstrong, 1936-1984

Archives, 1936-1984, In Storage, X008-9302

Collection of three pilots flying log books, photographs and photographs albums and miscellaneous papers relating the RAF service and post war work with Miles Aircraft Ltd of Wing Commander John Armstrong.

Three pilots flying log books, pilot's licence, officers' service and release book, collection of letters, two page typescri, Three pilots flying log books, pilot's licence, officers' service and release book, collection of letters, two page typescript biography of John Armstong, obituary of Air Cdre John Searby, collection of post-war photographs relating largely to Mile

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

Amateur film relating to RAF operations in the Middle East, reel 2, 1930s

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6781/002

Amateur film taken in the Middle East shows RAF personnel engaging in activities including swimming, cricket and camping. Ships pass through the Suez Canal and Hawker Hart aircraft also feature.

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Amateur film relating to RAF operations in the Middle East, reel 1, 1930s

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6781/001

Amateur film taken in the Middle East shows various scenes of RAF personnel and Hawker Hart and Vickers Victoria aircraft on the ground. Hawker Audax aircraft are seen in flight.

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