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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.

Pin, Military/RAF Wings, Lt. Lionel Cherry Gilmour (Item)

Brass RAF wings, straight pin back closure. Wings have laurel wreath with RAF logo at center, with crown atop wreath.

Collection, Framed/Lt. Lionel Cherry Gilmour, WWI (Item)

Framed collection of military pins that belonged to Lt. Lionel Cherry Gilmour, who flew with the Royal Air Force/Royal Flying Corps during WWI. Wooden frame is painted gold, with glass front. Interior of frame has white wooden border with pink silk matting. Attached to the matting are a WWI Victory ribbon bar, a gold RFC hat emblem, Gilmour'd ID bracelet, which is engraved "Lieut L. C. Gilmour,…

Medal, Military/Service Star, British War Medal, WWI Victory Medal (Item)

WWI Military medal bar, Lt. Lionel Cherry Gilmour. 3 medals on bar, with straight 1914-1915 Service Star - red, white and blue striped ribbon with gold star shaped medal. Star has British crown and crossed swords making the points, with 1914-1915 at center. British War Medal - Blue, white and gold striped ribbon with round brass medal, profile of King George on the front, with figure astride horse…

[Soldier's Service and Pay Book used by serviceman Earl H. M. Phillips, circa 1945] (Item)

Soldier's Service and Pay Book used by Royal Air Force serviceman Earl H. M. Phillips, circa 1945.

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