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Recorded interview with Corporal Graham Turner, 14 October 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9931

Graham Turner remembers his experience of RAF service, including deployments to Afghanistan as a paramedic with the Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT). He describes casualty evacuation flights in Chinook helicopters.

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Recorded interview with Air Specialist Class 1 Adelaide Starling, 1 October 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9916/002

Adelaide Starling studied music with the support of an RAF bursary, intending to then serve as an RAF musician. She comments on training and the wide range of opportunities available.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander Richard Murray, 1 October 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9916/003

Richard Murray served as an RAF musician and as the RAF’s principal director of music. He discusses aspects of the work of RAF Music Services in RAF and public events.

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RAF Halton: New Entry - first experiences reel 1

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-4012/001

Film featuring newsreel footage of the 1937 RAF Display, held at RAF Hendon, and amateur film of new recruits arriving, collecting their uniform and starting their training at RAF Halton.

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RAF Halton: New Entry - first experiences reel 2

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-4012/002

Film in which senior Luftwaffe officers are seen with RAF officers during a visit to RAF Halton. They inspect a parade, take the salute and are then seen walking together.

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Apprentice Technicians - RAF Style

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-4059

Film illustrating the range of technical specialisations open through the RAF’s apprenticeships. Various RAF aircraft are shown and the opportunity to participate in a range of recreational activities is highlighted.

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RAF Eastcote Collection - Halton, reel 1, January 1959

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC98/41/1

Film showing apprentices training at RAF Halton, including classroom and practical lessons with aircraft and aircraft systems. Various recreational activities are also illustrated, including a range of sports and hobbies.

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A Good Start

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC76/34

RAF recruiting film on the range of opportunities offered by training as an apprentice. Three boys are followed as they train in different trades at RAF Halton and RAF Cosford.

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Recorded interview with Corporal Paul Cornhill, 6 August 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7418

Paul Cornhill trained as an apprentice avionics technician at RAF Cosford. He then worked on Nimrod maritime patrol aircraft at RAF St Mawgan and Tornado GR1 aircraft at RAF Marham.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Lucy Playle, 7 February 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7416

Lucy Playle served in various human resources, administrative and welfare roles. In 2024 she was RAF detachment commander in Jordan in support of the dropping of humanitarian supplies into Gaza.

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