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Recording made at a ceremony granting RAF Bridgnorth Freedom of Entry to the borough of Bridgnorth, 12 April 1950

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/62

Recording in which a radio commentator describes the scene in the town of Bridgnorth on 12 April 1950, when RAF Bridgnorth was granted Freedom of Entry to the borough.

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Bomber evasion tactics, Spitfire versus Stirling

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC95/34

Film in which animated diagrams and film taken from the perspectives of a fighter pilot and bomber’s gunner show how a bomber aircraft can manoeuvre to avoid a fighter attack.

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Headley Court

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC94/447

Film on the work of Headley Court as a rehabilitation centre. Recovering patients are seen engaging in a range of treatments, including aerobics classes, weight-lifting, hydrotherapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy.

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Armourer preparing Wapiti bomb load

Film & Sound, In Storage, X004-3833

Amateur film in which armourers fit fuses to bombs, which are then fitted under the wings of Westland Wapiti aircraft. An unidentified object is also fitted under a Wapiti’s wing.

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A short trip around bleak Baluchistan by six Wapitis from 5 (AC) Squadron - November 1934

Film & Sound, In Storage, X004-3829

Amateur film in which Westland Wapiti aircraft are seen in the air and on the ground at several locations as their crews meet local people during a tour of Baluchistan.

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Gun camera material - Spitfire Vs

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC92/152

1942 gun camera footage recording attacks on Luftwaffe aircraft by RAF Spitfire Mk Vs and a Hawker Typhoon. German aircraft seen include Messerschmitt 109, Focke Wulf 190 and Dornier 217.

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First of the few - Supermarine Swift

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-3310/002

Film in which de Havilland Vampire and Supermarine Attacker fighter aircraft appear on the ground, snow is cleared from a runway and Supermarine Swift aircraft pass overhead, land and park.

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RAAF Spitfire story (453 Squadron)

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC78/73

Film showing Supermarine Spitfires of 453 Squadron operating from an advanced airstrip in France following the start of Operation Overlord. Spitfires take off and land and groundcrew service the aircraft.

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A.I Mk.23

Film & Sound, In Storage, X004-4219

Film on the A.I.23 airborne radar, including a description of its main components, modes of operation, development and operational use. The system appears in Dakota and Canberra aircraft during trials.

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601 Squadron summer camp, Lympne, 1928 {cg}

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC93/366

Film taken at Lympne airfield during 601 Squadron’s summer camp of 1928 shows civilians and squadron personnel with their DH9A aircraft. DH9As appear in the air and on the ground.

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