

A Stirring Relic of War: RAF “Scramble” Bells
RAF Pilots with Scramble Bell Perhaps the most iconic item associated with the RAF involvement in the 1940 Battle of Britain are the large bronze Station (or “Scramble”) bells that once adorned British airfields. These impressive bells were used to signal incoming enemy raids to waiting RAF pilots. From the Imperial War Museum to the museums at the old Tangmere and Duxford airfields, the display of these bells often attracts the awe of visitors, and the envy of collectors.


Beat of War: An Original RAF Marching Drum
The Premier Drum Company was founded in 1922 by London drummer, Albert Della Porta and the drum maker, George Smith in Soho, London. The co