Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Chris Long, 20 March 2023

Interview with Chris Long, who was a Victor reconnaissance and tanker pilot with 543 and 57 Squadrons. He describes his experience of the Victor and later as a flying instructor.

Chris Long was a pilot in Victor reconnaissance aircraft with 543 Squadron at RAF Wyton and Victor K1 air-to-air refuelling tanker aircraft with 57 Squadron at RAF Marham. He explains the importance of tanker aircraft in support of air defence operations. He then served as an instructor in the UK and France before leaving the RAF. He also spent time with the British Army as a Forward Air Controller (FAC).