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Invitation to garden party to commemorate 21st anniversary of formation of Transport Command to Mrs E. S. Brierley, 27 July 1964

Archives, In Storage, A121

RAF Transport Command was active from 25 March 1943 to 1 August 1967. The command controlled all of the Royal Air Force's transport aircraft.

Invitation to garden party to commemorate 21st anniversary of formation of Transport Command to Mrs E. S. Brierley, Crown ©

Royal Air Force souvenir book 1960

Library, In Storage, X006-4249

General edition of the Royal Air Force ‘At Home’ day souvenir book 1960, commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Image of silver aircraft against light blue sky with blue, black and red text on yellow bands above and below image, Royal Air Force Museum

RAF Eastcote Collection - First C-130 arrives at Marshall's, December 1966

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC98/189

Film in which the RAF’s first Lockheed Hercules transport aircraft lands at Cambridge airport. The aeroplane is seen on the ground from various angles and with aircrew and senior officers.

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Automation for Supply

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC95/548

Film illustrating the process through which a new part is ordered for a Belfast transport aircraft. The operation of the RAF’s computer supply system, centred on RAF Hendon, is illustrated.

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The unquiet world - A ministerial broadcast by the Rt Hon Duncan Sandys MP, Minister of Defence

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC94/431

Film in which Duncan Sandys, defence minister, explains the aim of British defence policy in light of the communist threat, and outlines the UK’s world-wide defensive alliances and military deployments.

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Collection of combat reports, 1939-1945

Archives, X008-5400

Combat reports were official documents detailing operational encounters with enemy aircraft, and a vital intelligence source. This extensive collection features over 16,000 original reports, organised by squadron. They cover actions by squadrons in Bomber, Fighter, and Transport Command, as well as Fleet Air Arm Squadrons, Merchant Ship Fighter Units and the Air Transport Auxiliary.

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Armstrong Whitworth OR.351 Project

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 82/M/1614

Four engine long-range short take-off and landing military transport aircraft with shoulder wings and high T tail. Painted silver and white with a blue centre stripe and RAF roundels on wings and fuselage.

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Royal Air Force Cosford At Home Day souvenir book to commemorate the Battle of Britain anniversary, 17 September 1960

Library, In Storage, X005-3491

Souvenir book for RAF Cosford’s ‘At Home’ Day commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The inset with information about the Station and they flying programme has been removed

Picture of silver aircraft against blue and white sky with yellow borders at top and bottom with text in blue, black and red, Royal Air Force Museum

Royal Air Force Cosford At Home Day souvenir book to commemorate the Battle of Britain anniversary, 19 September 1959

Library, In Storage, X005-3490

Souvenir book with the front cover by GW Heumann. Contains 72 pages, 24 of which are about the programme for the day and celebrating the 21st anniversary of RAF Cosford

Realistic image of grey aircraft circling a blue and grey globe. Red and black text on white and yellow backgrounds, Royal Air Force Museum

Command Activities - Transport Command

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC76/85

Film in which RAF transport aircraft and helicopters are seen transporting people and equipment around the world, including parachute drops and casualty evacuation. The importance of transport operations is emphasised.

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