Extract from “Battle of Britain” by Norman Franks
Found an interesting paragraph in the book “Battle of Britain” by Norman Franks today, detailing September 30th 1940 and 229 Squadron when Malcolm was killed: The final fury of September…
Added new book to reference page
Added “What the RAF Airman Took to War” by Bill Howard to the reference page. This great book features an “In Memoriam” page and mentions Malcolm Ravenhill, with a photo…
Found Part of Mac’s Hurricane (P2815) for Sale
I found an interesting page last night whilst searching the web for more information on Mac and his aircraft. A part of his Hawker Hurricane (P2815) that fatally crashed at…
Added Commonwealth War Graves Commission Certificate + Links
Added a Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) commemorative certificate for Mac to the documents page. Added some additional links to the links page: Back to Normandy – page featuring Mac’s…
Sevenoaks Chronicle Article (1971)
I was kindly contacted recently by Adam Sampson, grandson of the late Ken Anscombe who ran the Halstead War Museum in Kent. Adam has been sorting through Ken’s paperwork and…
Feature in Battle of Britain Historical Society Magazine
I was delighted to receive the latest edition of the Battle of Britain Historical Society’s excellent magazine ‘Scramble 1940’ today, and see a full page dedicated to Malcolm and the…
London Gazette (Air Ministry Announcements)
Added a document containing 3 pages from The London Gazette announcing Malcolm’s progress within the RAF: 7th May 1938 granted short service commission as an Acting Pilot Officer on probation,…
Crash site
Today I had the pleasure of finally meeting David Baldwin who contacted me 3 years ago regarding Malcolm’s crash site in Ightham, Kent. His Grandfather (who lived almost opposite the…
Memorial Project for F/O Malcolm Ravenhill
It’s early stages yet, but the Shoreham Aircraft Museum have kindly agreed to erect a permanent memorial for Malcolm Ravenhill at, or close to, the site of his fatal crash…
Grave Photo Added
Added a photo of Malcolm’s grave (City Road Cemetery, Sheffield) to the photos page.