RAF Eastcote collection - Operation Mayflight and Operation Matador, 1961
Film in which Avro Vulcan and Handley Page Victor bomber aircraft and Gloster Javelin and English Electric Lightning fighter aircraft are seen parked on the ground, taxiing and on take-off.
Avro Vulcan bomber aircraft are seen on the ground, guarded by the RAF Police, and on takeoff. Aircrew are seen outside a small building, the crew of a Handley Page Victor bomber run to their aeroplane and Victors take off. Gloster Javelin and English Electric Lightning fighter aircraft are seen parked and taxiing at RAF Wattisham. A Firestreak air-to-air missile is seen in closeup and Lightnings and Javelins take off.
Details
| Object number | FC98/89 |
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| Maker name | Ministry of Defence Film Unit, Eastcote |
| Production date | 1961 |
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