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. Bone china plate printed with a full-colour illustration after P. J. de Loutherbourg showing Lord Howe's flagship 'Queen Charlotte' engaging the French 'Montagne'. The cobalt blue border is decorated with gold stars and a formal
1982
National Maritime Museum

. Bone china plate printed with a full-colour illustration after P. J. de Loutherbourg showing Lord Howe's flagship 'Queen Charlotte' engaging the French 'Montagne'. The cobalt blue border is decorated with gold stars and a formal
1982
National Maritime Museum

. Bone china plate printed with a full-colour reproduction of George Arnald's painting of the explosion of 'l'Orient', flagship of the French Admiral Brueys at the Battle of the Nile 1798, while engaged by 'HMS Swiftsure' an
1982
National Maritime Museum

. Bone china plate printed with a full-colour reproduction of George Arnald's painting of the explosion of 'l'Orient', flagship of the French Admiral Brueys at the Battle of the Nile 1798, while engaged by 'HMS Swiftsure' an
1982
National Maritime Museum

. Bowl-Wodd, glazed. fitted with detachable wooden bottom, and brass pivot stem at centre. Mounted in brass gimbal ring secured inside wooden box 7.5 x 7.5 x 4.8" (19 x 19 x 12.2 cm). the base of box has a hole at centre and a sliding lid with three
1982
National Maritime Museum

. Box for plate
1982
National Maritime Museum

. Electronic computer. A hand -held digital computer designed to solve all major navigational problems. Facilities are provided for battery or mains operation. Contained in a wooden protective case. Two instruction manuals. Inscriptions: On face: NC77.
1982
National Maritime Museum

. Plate, printed overall in gold and colours, commemorating the Falklands War, 1982. In the centre is Britannia seated with shield and lion, and ensigns at top and bottom of the plate inscribed ‘Falkland Islands 1982’. It is surrounded by co
1982
National Maritime Museum

. Shaped mug with gilt scrolling rims commemorating the Falklands War, 1982. Printed in colour with a Union flag containing a map and inscribed ‘The Falkland Islands 1982’.Other side has a white ensign and blue Falklands flag crossed, and the
1982
National Maritime Museum

1216. This is a timing device for a 'Chevaline' nuclear warhead fitted to a Polaris missile. With a surprisingly simple mechanism, it was designed to ensure that the missile detonated just above ground level, achieving maximum damage and loss of
1982
National Maritime Museum

Crab boats at Happisburgh on the Norfolk coast. Oil painting. Peter Jamieson studied painting, drawing, etching and wood-engraving at the Royal Academy Schools, 1969–72. While there he won the Osbert-Briley prize for painting and the Inverest priz
1982
National Maritime Museum

Fishing vessel(circa 1768); Herring buss. Full hull model of a herring buss, a sailing fishing vessel, built at a scale of 1:48. The model is rigged with the sails set and is flying the red ensign. Commissioned by the Museum, it was built from the lines p
1982
National Maritime Museum

Garter banner, Adm Fleet Terence Thornton Lewin. Garter banner of Lord Lewin. It is made of silk (or synthetic) rep woven fabric, with a hoist made of a wool/polyester blend. The banner is machine-stitched with painted detail. There is some hand stitchi
1982
National Maritime Museum

RRS Discovery (1901); Exploration/research vessel; Barque. Scale: 1:48. A full hull model of the polar exploration and research vessel RRS Discovery (1901) made entirely in wood with metal, organic and synthetic material fittings and painted in realistic
1982
National Maritime Museum

Shoulder strap, Royal Naval uniform. Shoulder strap. MM03 Eng. 2 Rings.
1982
National Maritime Museum

Shoulder strap, Royal Naval uniform. Shoulder strap. MSo3 Diver Commander.
1982
National Maritime Museum

South Atlantic Medal 1982. Obverse: Head of Queen Elizabeth II, crowned (R). Legend: "ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FID.DEF." Reverse: On a shield the Arms of the Falkland Islands (a sheep with a ship below) motto on a ribbon below, between two
1982
National Maritime Museum

Holmes-Wright B Lantern. The Holmes-Wright lantern was designed for carrying out tests of a seaman's ability to distinguish different coloured lights, for the Merchant Navy. The lantern was used to test a subject at a distance of 6 metres, mimicking
about 1982
National Maritime Museum

Motor fishing vessel. Scale: 1:15. An incomplete model of a fishing vessel that illustrates all the techniques used in its construction. The model represents an actual vessel that was under construction between 1981 and 1982 by J. Weatherhead & Sons,
circa 1982
National Maritime Museum

Private Wilfred Wood VC 59812, Northumberland Fusiliers
Died 3 January 1982
Lives of the First World War

John William Makin 3799, Royal Marines Medical Unit
Died 4 January 1982
Lives of the First World War

First Lieutenant William Beach. Fighter pilot, 353rd Fighter Group. Assigned to 352FS, 353FG, 8AF USAAF. Awards: WWII Victory, EAME. Post war: Associate Professor of Agricultural Engineering at Texas A & M University
Died 7 January 1982
American Air Museum

Commemorative medal depicting George Ian Murray, 10th Duke of Atholl, 1982. Commemorative medal depicting George Ian Murray, 10th Duke of Atholl, 1982. Obverse: Bust of the Duke of Atholl (left) in highland dress. Legend: 'SILVER JUBILEE 1957-82 GEOR
1982
National Maritime Museum

Acting Lieutenant Colonel Frank Crowther Roberts VC, D.S.O., M.C. , Worcestershire Regiment
Died 12 January 1982
Lives of the First World War

Lieutenant Stanley Augustus Holloway , Connaught Rangers
Died 30 January 1982
Lives of the First World War

Sergeant Cyril Edward Gourley VC 681886, Royal Regiment of Artillery
Died 30 January 1982
Lives of the First World War

Tempy Sub Lieutenant Frederick William Marsh , HMS Mary Rose
Died 4 February 1982
Lives of the First World War

Master Sergeant Vernon Salmon. Crew Chief, 384th Bomb Group. Original Cadre
Died 5 February 1982
American Air Museum

Colonel Everett Stewart. Commanding Officer; Fighter Pilot, 352nd Fighter Group. He was a combat veteran of both the Pacific and European Theatres in WW II. He flew his first combat mission on 7 December 1941 at Pearl Harbor. He then flew in P-40
Died 9 February 1982
American Air Museum

Captain Arthur Leseman. Squadron Engineering Officer, 466th Bomb Group.
Died 15 February 1982
American Air Museum

Serjeant Harry Cyril Furmidge 290014, Suffolk Regiment
Died 26 February 1982
Lives of the First World War

Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade) Lucian McMullin. Waist Gunner, 466th Bomb Group.
Died 1 March 1982
American Air Museum

Captain John Grant Stilwell , 1/4th Hampshire Regiment
Died 8 March 1982
Lives of the First World War

Private Arthur Stevens 51330, Worcestershire Regiment
Died 10 March 1982
Lives of the First World War

Private James Ferguson 267214, Royal Highlanders
Died 10 March 1982
Lives of the First World War

Private First Class Treverse Guess. Truck Driver, Light & Airplane Mechanic, 493rd Bomb Group.
Died 11 March 1982
American Air Museum

Second Lieutenant Richard Glaser. Navigator, 385th Bomb Group. Shot down 29 April 1944 in B-17 #4231773. Prisoner of War (POW). POW
Died 11 March 1982
American Air Museum

Captain Charles Geoffrey Vickers VC , Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment attached Lincolnshire Regiment
Died 16 March 1982
Lives of the First World War

Captain Charles Bonnett. Group Bombardier, 384th Bomb Group. •Flew to England with 384th Group Commander, Colonel Budd J. Peaslee, per Army Air Base Kearney Special Orders #96 dated 17 May 1943. • Original Group Bombardier. • Promoted fro
Died 17 March 1982
American Air Museum

Captain Geoffrey Langdon Keynes , Royal Army Medical Corps
Died 25 March 1982
Lives of the First World War

Second Lieutenant Earl Minnis. Navigator, 303rd Bomb Group "Hell's Angels". Prisoner of War (POW) crashed near Kleve on 16 Feb 45 in B-17 #43-39081. After bypassing the primary target Langendreer(synthetic oil refinery) because of smog, cr
Died 28 March 1982
American Air Museum

Lieutenant Colonel Edward Anastasio. Squadron Commander - Command Pilot, 466th Bomb Group. 786th Bomb Squadron Commander Retired from the USAF with the rank of Lt. Colonel
Died 1 April 1982
American Air Museum

Corporal George William Crick 102337, Machine Gun Corps
Died 5 April 1982
Lives of the First World War

Private Tom Dresser VC 242697, Yorkshire Regiment
Died 9 April 1982
Lives of the First World War

Private Joseph Henry Mcinnes 139A,
Died 11 April 1982
Lives of the First World War

Technical Sergeant Paul Overbaugh. Flight Engineer/Top Turret Gunner, 384th Bomb Group. Orginal Crew #8. Shot down 29 July 1943 in B-17 42-29700 which crashed near Schleswig. Prisoner of War (POW). No MACR found
Died 15 April 1982
American Air Museum

Lieutenant Colonel Joseph West. 466th BG Executive Officer, 466th Bomb Group.
Died 25 April 1982
American Air Museum

Second Lieutenant Edward Suagee. Pilot, 466th Bomb Group.
Died 28 April 1982
American Air Museum

Captain Harcus Strachan VC , Canadian Cavalry Brigade
Died 1 May 1982
Lives of the First World War

Lieutenant Vincent Bahl. Navigator, 94th Bomb Group. Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Clusters; DFC
Died 11 May 1982
American Air Museum

Lieutenant Colonel Loren McCollom. Commanding Officer, Pilot, 353rd Fighter Group. Liutenant Colonel (LTC) Loren G. McCollom served as the Commanding Officer of the 353rd Fighter Squadron at Metifield UK from 18-Aug-43 to 25-Nov-43. On 25-Nov-43 as pilot
Died 15 May 1982
American Air Museum

Corporal Richard Anglin. Military Occupation Specialty 835-Supply Clerk, 384th Bomb Group. •Promoted from PFC to Corporal on AAF Station 106 Special Orders #144 dated 15 November 1943. •Reclassified from Military Occupation Specialty 911 to 835
Died 18 May 1982
American Air Museum

Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade) Joseph Sheehan. Flight Engineer (?), 466th Bomb Group.
Died 19 May 1982
American Air Museum

Lieutenant Colonel Beirne Lay Jr. Group commander, 487th Bomb Group. Shot down 11 May 1944 in B-24H #41-29468 'Peg O' My Heart'. Evaded. Lay served as one of the six original staff officers under Gen. Eaker at the beginning of the war and f
Died 26 May 1982
American Air Museum

Private Cyril H Borton S4/143581, Army Service Corps
Died 29 May 1982
Lives of the First World War

Able Bodied Seaman Thomas Otto Hartshorn Tyneside Z/2243, Royal Naval Division
Died 31 May 1982
Lives of the First World War

Lieutenant Commander Frank Gilbert Hackforth-Jones ,
Died 3 June 1982
Lives of the First World War

Lieutenant Reginald Leonard Haine VC , 1st Honourable Artillery Company Attached 1st Sikhs
Died 12 June 1982
Lives of the First World War

Major General Frank Hunter. Commanding General, . Formerly command pilot. WW I Ace. Hunter AFB named for him. CG VIIIFC 14 May 1942 to 29 August 1943. Retired 31 March 1946. 4 DSCs WW I
Died 25 June 1982
American Air Museum

HMS Vigo; Warship; Destroyer. Scale: 1:64. Working full hull model of the destroyer HMS 'Vigo' (1945). The model is decked, equipped and rigged. The name ‘Vigo’ is painted on the port and starboard midship superstructure and ‘D
1971-June 1982
National Maritime Museum

Major Peter Donald MacFeat , Royal Engineers
Died 14 July 1982
Lives of the First World War

Captain Charles Arthaud. Fighter Pilot, 20th Fighter Group. Assigned to 77FS, 20FG, 8AF USAAF. Credited with 1/2 BF109, 1.5 Fw190. Awards: DFC (OLC), AM (4 OLC), WWII Victory, EAME. Post War: Remained in USAF till 1965.
Died 24 July 1982
American Air Museum

Second Lieutenant Richard Nelson Gale , Worcestershire Regiment Attached Machine Gun Corps
Died 29 July 1982
Lives of the First World War

Staff Sergeant Glen Alfter. Tail Gunner, 384th Bomb Group. Shot down 13 April 1944 during Schweinfurt raid in B-17 #42-37816 'Big Stupe. ' Wounded along with pilot and navigator before crash landing at Rambucourt, France. Captured and incarcerat
Died 1 August 1982
American Air Museum

Technical Sergeant Arthur Parks. Radio Operator, 466th Bomb Group. Served as lead RO on crews of Robert C. Moore and Glen Alexander.
Died 3 August 1982
American Air Museum

Captain Richard Philip Hastings Eyre , Royal Army Service Corps
Died 12 August 1982
Lives of the First World War

Sapper John McGurk WR/194038, Royal Engineers
Died 16 August 1982
Lives of the First World War

Master Sergeant Frank Grover. Crew Chief, 388th Bomb Group.
Died 18 August 1982
American Air Museum

Deck Hand William Francis, D.S.M. DA 13899, Royal Naval Reserve - HM Motor Launch M.L. 526
Died 24 August 1982
Lives of the First World War

Frank Mcrae 259143,
Died 8 October 1982
Lives of the First World War

Frederick George Braysher , Army Cyclist Corps
Died 8 October 1982
Lives of the First World War

Private Andrew Watson Bowie 47532, Royal Scots
Died 19 October 1982
Lives of the First World War

Second Lieutenant Huntly Strathearn Gordon, M.B.E. , Royal Field Artillery
Died 27 October 1982
Lives of the First World War

Second Lieutenant Albert Tatkin. Assistant Engineering Officer, 384th Bomb Group. Engineering Officer served in the 544th Squadron and the 546th Squadron.
Died 30 October 1982
American Air Museum

Member (Mess Orderly) Alice May Penfold 13347,
Died 1 November 1982
Lives of the First World War

Laurence John Cadbury ,
Died 5 November 1982
Lives of the First World War

Master Sergeant (1st Grade) Elwood Jensen. Technical Inspector, 4th Fighter Group. 'Woody' Jensen converted a P-51B (43-12193; WD-2) into the first two-seat Mustang in the 4th Fighter Group in the Fall of 1944.
Died 13 November 1982
American Air Museum

Cook's Mate Joseph Palmer M11078, HMS Vindictive
Died 4 December 1982
Lives of the First World War

Private Vivion Alvarez. Military Occupation Specialty 345-Truck Driver, Light, 384th Bomb Group.
Died 4 December 1982
American Air Museum

Major Gilbert Talbot. Pilot - C/O 355th FS, 354th Fighter Group. Pilot P-51 44-13335 'Too Bad', 355th FS, 354th FG, 9th AF, 5 kill ace. Promoted Major, took command of 355th Fighter Squadron.
Died 9 December 1982
American Air Museum