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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Peter Pilkington, 20 March 2019

Film & Sound, X008-7365

Interview with Peter Pilkington, who served as an RAF engine fitter and air quartermaster. He describes his experience of the Beverley and Belfast transport aircraft and of worldwide transport operations.

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Recorded interview with Aircraftsman First Class Brian Conway, 7 May 2019

Film & Sound, X008-7366

Brian Conway completed his national service as a flightline mechanic, including participation in the Berlin Airlift. He remembers the preparation of supplies for Berlin and the role of German civilians.

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Recorded interview with Warrant Officer Peter Taylor, 14 May 2024

Film & Sound, X008-9906

Peter Taylor describes his Second World War service as a radio operator in B24 Liberator bomber aircraft of 34 Squadron South African Air Force, then operating from bases in Italy.

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Interview with Wing Commander Sidney Whitehouse, 28 January 2010

Film & Sound, X004-9392

Video interview with Wing Commander Sidney 'Tony' Whitehouse, who flew Hurricanes during the Battle of Britain.

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Royal Air Force Salalah, March 1977

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC95/82/2

Film of RAF Salalah shows various buildings, including the control tower, station headquarters and airmen’s mess. A stretch of coastline and people swimming in the station swimming pool also feature.

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Skynet satellite military communications

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC78/46

Film illustrating the preparation of a Skynet 2 communications satellite and its launch from the Kennedy Space Centre. The film shows satellite communications in use on land and at sea.

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Hunter FGA.9 - air-to-air shots

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC94/449

Film in which Hawker Hunter fighter aircraft of 45 and 58 Squadrons are seen in the air, landing, taking off and on the ground. This film may show RAF Wittering.

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RAF Eastcote collection - RAF married quarters, Bushey Park, circa 1960

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC98/51

Film showing the exterior and interior of a married quarters house at RAF Bushey Park. Various views show a mother and daughter at home and as they leave the house.

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111 Squadron Lightnings - Cyprus Detachment, July 1963

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-1744

Film in which English Electric Lightning fighter aircraft appear on the ground, taking off, landing and in air-to-air footage with a Victor tanker aircraft. Hunter and Britannia aircraft also feature.

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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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