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[BCATP (British Commonwealth Air Training Plan) Fighter Pilots Reunion] (Item)

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 reunion held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, circa 1970, for Canadian and British fighter pilots who were involved with the British Commonwealth Air Training…

[Edward M. “Teddy” Donaldson oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Edward M. “Teddy” Donaldson is interviewed about his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. He describes his experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time stationed in England and France with No. 151 Squadron and his time in the United States as a gunnery instructor. Topics discussed include his involvement in the Battle of Britain and Dunkirk Campaign and…

[Reade F. Tilley oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

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 two, he continues to describe his experiences with No. 603 Squadron while stationed in Malta. He also touches on his service with the U.S. Army Air Forces after transferring in October 1942. Topics discussed include military life and conditions in Malta,…

[Gregory A. Daymond oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Gregory A. “Gus” Daymond is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. Daymond describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in England with No. 71 Squadron, one of the RAF Eagle Squadrons made up of American volunteers. Topics discussed include Daymond’s early interest in aviation and experiences as a…

[Reade F. Tilley oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

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 Mediterranean Theaters with No. 121 Squadron and No. 603 Squadron. Topics discussed include his initial attempts to become a volunteer pilot during the…

[Memoir prepared by George H. E. Welford about his World War II experiences] (Item)

Typed memoir prepared by George H. E. Welford, detailing his experiences as a Royal Air Force pilot during World War II, circa 1939-1945. The page numbers are not consecutive and some pages may be missing. 45 typed pages.

Jacket, Flight/RAF, Leather (Item)

RAF leather flight jacket with wool lining. Brown leather with zipper down front and belt with buckle at waist. At cuffs, vertical zippers. Wide collar with leather strap and buckle. Collar is lined with wool. At collar, metal chain. No visible labels or tags.

Patch, Military/RAF pilot wings, embroidered (Item)

RAF embroidered pilot wings. Beige wings with feather details and crown above on black background. At center in beige is "RAF" surrounded by brown garland. Fabric lining on back of patch.

Patch, Military/RAF pilot wings, embroidered (Item)

RAF embroidered pilot wings. Beige wings with feather details and crown above on black background. At center in beige is "RAF" surrounded by brown garland. Fabric lining on back of patch.

Patch, Military/RAF pilot wings, embroidered (Item)

RAF embroidered pilot wings. Beige wings with feather details and crown above on black background. At center in beige is "RAF" surrounded by brown garland. Fabric lining on back of patch.