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Spitfire Mark I Windscreen
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1940, In Storage, 80/A/1142
This armoured windscreen from a Spitfire Mk I was damaged by machine gun fire on 9 September 1940 during the Battle of Britain. The pilot was Sub Lieutenant Arthur Blake RN from No. 19 Squadron based at Fowlmere.
Combat Report of No. 19 Squadron for 9, 15 and 18 September 1940
Archives, In Storage, X008-5400/007/002
Combat reports were official documents detailing operational encounters with enemy aircraft. They convey both the mental strain of operations and the sense of excitement when victory claims were made.
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).
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- 19 Squadron (RAF)
- 4 Flying Training School (RAF) [8]
- 226 Operational Conversion Unit (RAF) [7]
- 92 Squadron (RAF) [5]
- Central Flying School (RAF) [5]
- 5 Squadron (RAF) [4]
- 11 Squadron (RAF) [3]
- 23 Squadron (RAF) [3]
- Fighter Command (RAF) [3]
- RAF College, Cranwell (RAF) [3]



