Recorded interview with Squadron Leader John Brown, 31 January 2023

Interview with John Brown, who was a pilot in Victor air-to-air refuelling tanker aircraft and worked as a test pilot during air-to-air refuelling trials for the Tornado and Hercules aircraft.

John Brown joined the RAF as an apprentice at Halton and Locking before becoming a pilot in Victor K1 air-to-air refuelling aircraft of 214 Squadron and Victor K2 aircraft with 55 Squadron. He describes air-to-air refuelling, including support of air defence fighter aircraft. He trained as a test pilot and participated in air-to-air refuelling trials for the Tornado aircraft and for the Hercules transport aircraft during the 1982 Falklands War.