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War commentary - Group Captain Pearce extract

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1948

Group Captain Pearce gives an overview of the constantly changing tactical situation in the North Atlantic, as aircraft of Coastal Command attempt to locate and destroy German U-Boats.

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Daylight raid on Berlin

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1958

Recording in which a bomber crewman describes a daylight raid on Berlin, with little opposition from ground fire or fighters.

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Home on one engine - Sergeant Lauderdale

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6351

Recording in which Sergeant Lauderdale, a bomber pilot, explains how he and his crew were able to return to England after losing a propeller during a raid on Germany.

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Parachute drop - Flight Lieutenant Simpson

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6313

Flight Lieutenant Simpson gives an account of a battle over the south coast of England, during which he was forced to bale out after a dogfight with two German fighters.

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Squadron Leader J.J. Thompson - Capture of a U-Boat

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6397

Recording in which Squadron Leader Thompson of 269 Squadron explains how he and his Hudson crew captured a German U-Boat (U-570) in the Atlantic on 27 August 1941.

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ACM Sir Sholto Douglas

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1955

Recording in which ACM Sir Sholto Douglas addresses pilots of the Eagle Squadrons before their transfer to the USAAF, congratulating them on their achievements and expressing hope for their future.

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RAF Communiques

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6343

Recording in which a man explains the lack of information on German air raids given in official news broadcasts.

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Calling South Africa - Squadron Leader Nettleton VC

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1875

Recording in which Squadron Leader Nettleton speaks to family and friends in South Africa before discussing various aspects of the low-level daylight raid on Augsburg.

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Night flying - Squadron Leader Topham

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1983

Recording in which Squadron Leader Topham, a night fighter pilot, explains his golden rules and describes successful engagements with German bombers over the United Kingdom.

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Fighter Sweep - Wing Commander Gleed

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1891

Wing Commander Gleed describes a sweep by several squadrons of Spitfires over France, from take off to an engagement during which a German fighter is shot down.

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