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Pilot's flying log book of Lieutenant Lionel Arthur West, 17 December 1917-7 September 1921

Archives, 17 DEC 1917-07 SEP 1921, In Storage, X007-1071

Lionel West from Handsworth, Birmingham joined the Royal Flying Corps in 1917. After completing his flying training he was posted to No.2 Aeroplane Supply Depot in August 1918.

small note book, Crown

De Havilland DH9A

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1918, London, Hangar One, 77/A/921

Known affectionately as the 'Ninak', the DH9A entered service in June 1918 and proved highly effective as a long-range strategic bomber.

Biplane with dark grey body and wings and wooden struts, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

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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Nose Artwork from Vickers Wellington Z1080

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942, Cosford, Hangar Three, 1989/0224/Y

From its earliest days, RAF personnel used artwork on aircraft to boost morale. During the Second World War nose art became increasingly flamboyant.

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Avro Lancaster Mk I

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942-1970, London, Hangar Five, 74/A/12

This Avro Lancaster is a rare survivor of the Second World War and among the most significant aircraft in the RAF Museum’s collection. On average, a Lancaster’s life expectancy was 21 operational sorties, yet this Lancaster flew a total of 137.

Four-engined aircraft with propellers and camouflage pattern, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Papers of Sqdn Ldr James Stanley Reed, 1942-1995

Archives, 1942-1995, In Storage, X008-9272

Collection of papers comprising of a flying log book, scrap book, miscellaneous letters, periodicals and photographs.

Papers of Sqdn Ldr James Stanley Reed, 1942-1995 | X008-9272, Royal Air Force Museum

Cologne Raid - Flying Officer Friend

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1879

Flying Officer Friend, a Lancaster bomb-aimer, gives an account of a raid on Cologne, describing the flight across Holland and the sight of the burning city from the air.

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Bombing Raids - Pilot Officer R.H. Williams, 27/2/41

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6345

Recording in which Pilot Officer Williams, an air gunner, recalls various incidents that took place during bombing raids over Germany, France and Italy.

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Target map for Cologne, 1944

Library, In Storage, X001-3198

This target map of Cologne was issued in 1944. 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.

Target map for Cologne, 1944 | X001-3198, © Crown

Target map for Cologne, 1944

Library, In Storage, X001-3197

This target map of Cologne was issued in 1944. 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.

Target map for Cologne, 1944 | X001-3197, © Crown