Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Phil Mobbs, 31 May 2024

Interview with Phil Mobbs, who served as pilot in C130 Hercules and A400M Atlas transport aircraft. He describes operations around the world and the contrast between the Hercules and A400M.

Phil Mobbs trained as a pilot in Hercules transport aircraft and flew with 30 and 24 Squadrons from RAF Lyneham. He describes his experience of operations in the Balkans, Northern Ireland, Germany, Iraq and Afghanistan. He describes the differences between the K and J models of the Hercules and between the Hercules and A400M Atlas transport aircraft. He reflects on changes in the RAF and more widely through his service.