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21 files of correspondence relating to the acquistion of models of aircraft for the Museum. Consists of:
1) Models of Naval Aircraft: Correspondence regarding the purchase of models of Avenger, Corsair and Hellcat aircraft from the Deputy Chief of Naval Air Equipment.
2) Mr CV McCann- Model of Spitfire: Correspondence with Mr CV McCann regarding a BBC broadcast, and regarding the construction for the Museum of models of a Mosquito, Avro Lancaster Mk 1, Focke Wulf 190, Messerschmit 109 F, Hurricane, and Spitfire.
3) Mr DS Nuttall: Correspondence with Mr Nuttall regarding his donation of a Hawker Tempest II to the Museum.
4) Mr LE Chiswell: Correspondence with Mr Chiswell regarding the construction of models of pilots and aircraftsmen, a Halifax, Whitley, Beaufighter, FE2B, BE2C, RE 8, Canel, Newport Scout, Fokker D VII, Fokker Triplane, LVG, Bristol Fighter, Britstol Bulldog, AW Atlas, Wapiti, Fairey Gordon, Hawker Fury, Hawker Nimrod, Avro 50K, Hurricane I, Hurricane V, Spitfire I, Spitfire iX, Wellington, Battle, AW Siskow, Lysander, Hanoverana, HP Heyford, JU 87, JU 88, Messerschmit 109, Heinkel III, Lancaster DH 86, DH 4, SH Mosquito, SH Moth, Typhoon, Lockhead Lightning, Dormier 215, Autogine, HP Hampden, Mustang, Boston, Blenheim, Shark, Skua, Spad, P36, Gauntlet, Gladiator, Hawker Hart, Magister, Lockheed Bga, Walrus, Sewature (French), AW Scimeter and Spitfire V for the Museum
5) J. Zimmerman: Correspondence regarding donation of models of the B.29, P.40 and F7 U-3 to the Museum.
6) Mr GAG Cox: Correspondence with Mr Cox regarding visits to the Museum to view the Spitfire, RE8 and Bristol F2B and drawings and books on these for articles in Aeromodeller Magazine. Also loan of models of FIat CR 42 Frecoia single-seat biplane, 504N, Sopwith Snipe, Gloster Grebe, Hawker Woodcock, Gloster Gamecock, Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIA, Bristol Bulldog II, Hawker Fury II, Hawker Demon, Gloster Gauntlet and Gloster Gladiator to the Museum.
7) Mr Frank A Woodward: Correspondence regarding donation of models of Hawker Hurricane II 'Tankbuster', Gloster Javelin and Standard Douglas Boston III aircraft to the Museum.
8) Mr HJ Davis: Correspondence with a Mr Limacher regarding the identification of a model created by Mr HJ Davis. Correspondence with Mr Davis regarding the model. Correspondence with Mr Davis regarding possible donation of VOSS BV 141, Arado 234, JU 287, VI (Type 1), V1 (Piloted Version), HE 178, Bachem Natter, FW 190A3, YAK 17, MIG, OKA Model II Rocket, OKA Model 22 Jet, Hakwer Tempest, Hawker Hunter, Canadian Sabre, Boulton Paul PIIIA, GLoster Whittle E28/39, DE H 110, DE H Vampire, Folland Midge, Miles M39B, Vickers Valiant B1.
9) Auster Aircraft Limited: Correspondence with Auster Aircraft Limited regarding donation of Model Auster 3 and related drawings and correspondence, also historical notes of an Air Observation Post.
10) Mr F Clements: Correspondence regarding his offer of 10 scale model aircraft to the Museum
11) Hubert M Brookes: Correspondence regarding offer of Handley-Page aircraft to the Museum. With images of the model.
12) Models of Aircraft: Correspondence with Mr Lygo regarding loan of a number of aircraft models to the Museum, including Lockheed Hudson, Douglas Boston, Lockheed Lightning, Westland Whirlwind, Hawker Hurricane, Lockheed Shootingstar, Mitsubishi SOO, Miles Magister, Supermarine Spitfire, Bewster Buffalo, Lagg III, Baka Bomb.
13) Mr Sidney F Sabin: Correspondence with Mr Sabin regarding regarding donation of models of Hurricane, Beaufighter trophy and Miles X to the Museum
14) Folland Aircraft Ltd: Correspondence regarding donation of models of Gnat and Midge aircraft, and supply of information realting to these aircraft.
15) Models General: Correspondence with various donors regard aircraft models. Includes donation of Spad aricraft from Revell Inc, loan of aircraft to Fairey Aviation Company, offer of models from Mr EG Pettet
16) Mr George Wilford: Correspondence with Mr Wilford regarding proposed donation of a case full of aircraft models relating to the First World War, and photographs and documents relating to First World War aircraft. Includes photographs and blueprints of case of models.
17) Mr HE Wilson: Correspondence regarding the donation of models of Mitsubishi Betty, Vought Sikursky, Focke-Wulf TA 152H, Messerschmitt 163B, Messershmitt 262, JU. 87 D-1, Thunderbolt, Mustang, Tomahawk, Airacobra, RE 200 Fulco 1, Mitsubishi S-00 and Henschel HS 129 repair of models of AICHI 99 VAL, Kawonishi Tony and Mitsubishi Betty aircraft
18) Mr LG Brock: Correspondence with Mr Brock regarding donation of and improvements to models, also requesting copies of plans etc from the Museum to make the models from.
19) Mr CB Cynk: Correspondence with Mr Cynk regarding offer of models of PZL PIIC Fighter, PZL P23 KARAS Light Bomber and PZL 37 LOS 2 engined bomber from the Polish Air Forces Association to the Museum.
20) Mr Lester E Klean: Correspondence regarding possible donation of a model of a Jenny aircraft to the Museum
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