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Berlin Wall Section

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Four, X003-8589

In 1961 the German Democratic Republic (GDR) built a wall to close the border between East and West Berlin, forming a barrier between the Soviet and Western sectors of the city.

L-shaped concrete slab with neatly painted graffiti, RAF Museum

Recorded interview with Corporal Brian Burgess, 10 December 2021

Film & Sound, X008-5688

Brian Burgess joined the RAF Police in the 1960s. He served in the UK, Singapore and in Berlin, guarded nuclear weapons and provided cover for a civilian fire brigade strike.

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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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Recorded interview with Wing Commander Andy Green, 16 April 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7398

Interview with Andy Green, who served as an RAF pilot in Phantom and Tornado F3 aircraft and broke the sound barrier on the ground in 1997, driving the purpose-built Thrust-SSC.

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Recorded interview with Air Commodore Dickie Duckett, 12 January 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7395

Interview with Dickie Duckett, who served as a pilot in Lightning and Harrier aircraft, flew with the Red Arrows as a pilot and as team leader and commanded RAF Benson.

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Recorded interview with Aircraftsman 1st Class Norman Hurst, 15 March 2019

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4830

Norman Hurst completed national service with the RAF. He remembers being a clerk in the Transport Command Operations Room, training as a plotter at RAF Bawdsey and the Berlin Airlift.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Arthur Spencer, 22 May 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7423

Arthur Spencer was a navigator in Lancaster bomber aircraft of 97 Squadron, including raids on Peenemünde and Berlin. In Dakota transport aircraft, he participated in the Berlin Airlift of 1948-1949.

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Recorded interview with Corporal Gerard Jennings, 23 October 2019

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5622

Interview with Ged Jennings, who was an engine fitter on Canberra and Tornado aircraft from 1978 to 1991. His account covers his work at various UK bases and in Germany.

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Recorded interview with Corporal Paul Brown, 11 January 2019

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4815

Paul Brown served as an RAF photographer in the UK, in Singapore and in Berlin with the British Commander-in-Chief’s Mission to Soviet Forces in Germany, during the 1950s and 1960s.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Gary Rogan, 1 March 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5700

Interview with Gary Rogan, who served as an RAF helicopter crewman in Chinook and Puma helicopters, including service during the 1982 Falklands War with 18 Squadron in Chinook Bravo November.

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