Sir Archilbald McIndoe

Archibald McIndoe (1900-1960) - Kiwi-born, he was appointed consultant in Plastic Surgery to the Royal Air Force in 1938, performing outstanding work in the rehabilitation of badly burnt aircrew, physically and psychologically. He was knighted in 1947. (Note: The link below is to QVH's old web-site. I couldn't find these pages at their new site.)

Link: Archie
Episode: Enemy Fire


Merlin

The Rolls-Royce engine which powered Spitfires (and other planes). There were many models. See the Spitfire page for more detail.

Link: Supermarine Spitfire
Episode: Enemy Fire


Messines Ridge (Battle of Messines)

June 7 to 14, 1917. The successful attack by General Herbert Plumer's 2nd Army on Messines Ridge, was a precursor to Passchendale (3rd Battle of Ypres). The initial surprise attack consisted of 19 underground mines placed underneath the German lines, detonated simultaneously at 3.10am on June 7, 1917.

Link: The Battle of Messines
Episode: Enemy Fire


MP

Member of the British Parliament, supreme legislature of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. A member of the government or opposition, elected by public vote.

Episode: The White Feather


MTC

Mechanised Transport Corps