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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).
Letter from R W Donkin
Archives, In Storage, DC75/57
This letter from a boy to his parents captures the excitement of a child experiencing war. It also reflects public fascination with a new weapon, the Zeppelin.
RAF Leave Form
Archives, Cosford, Hangar Two, X003-8806/003
Annual leave or holiday could be requested and approved via Form 295. Leave was often granted in hours rather than days, and new recruits looked forward to the time in their basic training when they became entitled to the coveted first 48 hour pass.
Smoking Pass for Apprentices' Squadron RAF Cranwell
Archives, 1943, Cosford, Hangar Two, X004-2467/004
RAF Apprentices were boys aged between 15 and 17 who had signed up for a three year technical training programme.
Chocolate and Sugar Confectionery Coupon Card
Archives, Cosford, Hangar Two, X004-2374/009
During the Second World War food and other essential items were rationed to protect their supply. 70% of the sugar consumed by the UK was imported, and it was subject to strict rationing from January 1940.
Christmas card from 26 Squadron, RFC, serving in East Africa, 1917
Archives, In Storage, A480
Christmas has been and continues to be marked by RAF stations and squadrons. This particular Christmas Card is significant as it was designed by 26 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps - the RAF's predecessor - while they were stationed in East Africa during the First World War.
RAF Hendon Christmas menu card, 1957
Archives, In Storage, X002-5424
Christmas has been and continues to be marked at RAF stations. A number of activities are usually associated with the festival including dinners being held.
Target map for Hamburg, 1943
Archives, In Storage, AC97/104/9
This target map of Hamburg was issued in 1943. Maps like this were prepared for many German cities and were used to help RAF bomber crews identify particular targets during their attacks as part of the strategic air offensive in the Second World War. On this map shipyards and submarine slips are clearly marked.
Target map of Berlin, Tempelhof marshalling yard, and Anhalter and Potsdamer stations, target No. 6(d)(vi)70, 1943
Archives, In Storage, B4279
This map shows targeting information for RAF Bomber Command crews attacking Berlin ahead of the Battle of Berlin. The British believed heavy, targeted raids - making use of new aircraft like the Lancaster - on Berlin would defeat Germany and end the Second World War.
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