Record

RepositoryArchives
Reference NumberL/BGM/A/13/1/4
Alternative Reference NumberFormerly Local History Library L3137 (336)
LevelFile
TitleBethnal Green Savings Committee 'Wings for Victory' Log Book
Date(s)1943
DescriptionLog book for aircraft Tempest V. EJ 775, a single engined low wing monoplane. The log book recorded the operational activities of the aircraft.

The log book record date differes from the 'Wings for Victory Week', as there were not sufficient aircraft and operational flights during the period of the Campaign to meet requirements. In these case, the mounts subscribed by a Local Committee as being the necessary to replace such aircraft which may have been lost during hostilities.

The 'Wings for Victory' campaign was organised by the National Savings Committee with the object of securing the investment of additional funds in National Savings security to assist the war effort. The Bethnal Green Savings Committee was invited to fix a targt for the capaign and it fixed the a figure of £500,000 for the Borough of Bethnal Green. £503, 189 was the figure that was achieved.
Extent1 volume
Access StatusOpen
RequestYES - You can order this material to consult in our Reading Room.
Add to My Items

    Collection highlights

    Highlights from across our collections about London’s East End