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Audio recording of a reunion for service members of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, Winnipeg, Manitoba, circa 1970. Text on label: "A Gathering of Eagles. Reg Fowert." Abstract from transcript: This recording contains highlights from a…

Photograph of several Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIA aircraft (visible fuselage numbers 23 and 20) of the Royal Canadian Air Force parked at the National Air Races in Ohio, circa 1931.Inscription: "C.R.A.F. Siskin Fighter"Inscription on verso: "A.…

Photograph of a Consolidated O-17 Courier aircraft of the Royal Canadian Air Force parked at an airfield, likely at the National Air Races in Ohio, circa 1931.Inscription: "C.R.A.F. Consolidated"Inscription on verso: "Consolidated (Our O-17 type).…

Photograph of two Fleet Model 7B Fawn I aircraft (fuselage numbers 197 and 200) of the Royal Canadian Air Force parked at an airfield, likely at the National Air Races in Ohio, circa 1930s.Inscription: "C.R.A.F. Fleet"Inscription on verso: "Fleet…

Photograph of several aircraft, including an Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIA aircraft (fuselage number 23), on display at an airfield, likely at the National Air Races in Ohio, circa 1930s.Inscription: "C.R.A.F. Siskin Fighter."Inscription on verso:…

Photograph of a Blackburn Lincock (F.2) aircraft (fuselage designation G-AALH) of the Royal Canadian Air Force parked at an airfield, likely at the National Air Races in Ohio, circa 1930s.Inscription: "C.R.A.F. Blackburn-Lincock."Inscription on…

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Reade F. Tilley discusses his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the European and…

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Brien Wygle and interviewer Dan Hagedorn, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, November 13, 2013.

Fabric blood chit in the shape of a rectangle. Blue, red and black print. Front side has British Flag in upper left corner, with the same text translated into many different languages on front of chit. Back of chit is blank. Text reads: "Dear friend,…

Distinguished Flying Cross medal in presentation box. Silver cross with "RF" at center, hanging from a purple and white striped ribbon. On back of cross "GRL 1918" and "1946" are stamped. Ribbon has a straight back pin closure. Medal is in original…