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Austin K2 Ambulance

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1945-1980, London, Hangar Five, 80/V/782

The Austin K2 Ambulance was used by all Commonwealth forces during the Second World War. It was a familiar sight at airfields, where aircrew returning from operations were often in need of urgent medical care.

Truck in camouflage paint scheme with white circle, and red cross, on side, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Operations Plotting Stand

Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1950, London, Hangar One, X005-5739

Plotting rooms were vital to the defence of the UK. Information gathered from radar and the Observer Corps was collected together so defensive measures could be co-ordinated.

Freestanding metal frame topped with paper square with large letter B, © RAF Museum

Type H Bomb Trolley (22,000Lb)

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1945-1950, London, Hangar Five, 65/O/1124

The 22,000lb Grand Slam and the smaller 12,000lb Tallboy were specialist weapons devised by Barnes Wallis. They were designed to penetrate deep into the ground where the explosives created an underground cavern into which the surrounding area, and any nearby structure, collapsed.

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Governor of Kenya flag

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1945-1947, In Storage, X008-8375

This flag was used by the RAF East Africa Communications Flight to indicate when their aircraft carried the Governor of Kenya aboard. The flag was kept by pilot Squadron Leader E.J. Churchill following his posting from the unit in 1947.

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Order of service for a parade service held at HQ 12 Group, RAF Watnall, to celebrate Victory in Europe Day, 8 May 1945.

Archives, 08 MAY 1945, In Storage, X004-9410/003

Programme detailing the itinerary for a parade service held at the headquarters of 12 Group, RAF Watnall, celebrating VE Day, 8 May 1945.

HQ 12 Group RAF Watnall VE Day Order of Service, Crown ©

A service of thanksgiving to Almighty God for the victory granted in Europe to Britain and her Allies, 1945.

Archives, 1945, In Storage, X007-1390/012

Printed order of service for a memorial service taking place at St Paul's Cathedral to mark Victory in Europe. 1945.

Service of thanksgiving for victory granted in Europe, Crown ©

Air Ministry War Room: Air Staff Operational Summary: 1 May 1945-13 May 1945

Library, MAY 1945, In Storage, X008-5544

Bound volume of Air Ministry War Room Air Staff Operational Summary. Covers the period 1 May 1945-13 May 1945.

Title page for paper volume with black text on pink background, RAF Museum

Air Ministry War Room: Air Staff Operational Summary: 15 April 1945-30 April 1945

Library, MAY 1945, In Storage, X008-5543

Bound volume of Air Ministry War Room Air Staff Operational Summary. Covers the period 15 April 1945-30 April 1945.

Title page for paper volume with black text on pink background, RAF Museum

Programme for international soccer match between England and Wales and Scotland and Ireland, 24 December 1945

Archives, 1945, In Storage, X001-3830/018

Sport was a significant part of life in the RAF and the overall military experience. In the case of football, many professional players had joined the armed forces upon and after the outbreak of war.

Programme printed on light grey paper, Crown ©

Papers of Flying Officer Bruce Philip Horton Lacey, 1946-1953

Archives, 1946-1953, In Storage, X008-4428

Collection of photographs, letters, scrapbook, diaries and a pilot's flying log book.

Papers of Flying Officer Bruce Philip Horton Lacey, 1946-1953 | X008-4428

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