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Recording of an interview with Wing Commander R D Pexton, 30 December 1977

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/32

Interview with Wing Commander R D Pexton who served as a pilot in the RAF before and during the Second World War, flying Spitfires, Gladiators, Hurricanes, Stirlings and Lancasters.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Max Roberts, 23 April 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6742/025

Recorded interview with Max Roberts, who served as a pilot in Hercules aircraft, including training in air-to-air refuelling for long-range airdrop sorties to the task force during the Falklands War.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Alan Michael Page, parts one and two, 26 September 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6790/001

Recorded interview with Alan Page, who served as an RAF pilot in Lightning aircraft from 1981 to 1988. He describes and explains various aspects of Lightning operations during this period.

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Working Together

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC95/558

Film in which the work of five junior RAF officers is illustrated and discussed. The officers are seen at work and together as they discuss their experiences of RAF service.

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Recorded interview with Leading Aircraftswoman Olga Hopkins, 21 July 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9913

Olga Hopkins gives an account of her Second World War service as a wireless mechanic in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF). She describes training and her work with aircraft.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Beryl Dennett-Stannard, 23 February 2026

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9936

Beryl Dennett-Stannard served in the administrative branch at several UK RAF bases, including roles relating to recruiting and public relations. She also completed an exchange with the US Air Force.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander Bryan Thomas Mitchell, 19 May 2016

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3338

Bryan Mitchell served as an RAF movements and logistics officer. He was involved in the development of computer systems and policy, and also commanded the European Fighter Aircraft Development Wing.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander John Anthony Ward, 3 February 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6790/016

John Ward flew Lightning aircraft in the UK and Cyprus, and as an instructor. He flew F106 aircraft in the United States. He supported Falklands War and Gulf War operations.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Jonathan Davy, 8 February 2017

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3351

Recorded interview with Jon Davy, who was a pilot in Hercules, Jaguar and Typhoon aircraft and as an instructor in Tucanos, Hawks and Jaguars. He participated in Operation Northern Watch.

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Recorded interview with Group Captain David Jones, 26 April 2023

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7380

David Jones was an RAF pilot in Lightning and Jaguar aircraft in the UK and Germany. He flew Phantom and F16 aircraft during a United States Air Force exchange tour.

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