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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 Wing Commander Martin Mayer, 17 August 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3309

Martin Mayer describes his experience as a pilot in Whirlwind, Puma, Wessex and Chinook helicopters, as an instructor and as a test pilot in various aircraft types at Boscombe Down.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Derek Charles Tilford 27 June 2017

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3367

Recorded interview with Derek Tilford, who served as a navigator in Javelin fighters and Victor tanker aircraft, and was involved in planning Operation Black Buck during the 1982 Falklands War.

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Recorded interview with Corporal Ray Dillon, 15 July 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7348

Ray Dillon was an air defence radar operator at locations including RAF Boulmer, Saxa Vord, Neatishead, Belize and the Falkland Islands. He explains his role within the air defence system.

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Recorded interview with Sergeant Roger Taylor 6 July 2017

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3373

Recorded interview with Roger Taylor, who was an electrical technician specialising in radar from 1963 to 2001. He worked in various parts of the UK, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Michael Stocks, 5 March 2019

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4828

Interview with Mike Stocks, who served as an RAF engineer and bomb disposal officer. He describes his work in the Falkland Islands and in command of 5131 (Bomb Disposal) Squadron.

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Recorded interview with Sergeant Geoff Supple, 24 February 2023

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7375

Interview with Geoff Supple, who served as an RAF aircraft instrument mechanic working on Vulcan bomber aircraft with 101 Squadron at RAF Waddington and Chipmunk training aircraft at RAF Bicester.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Julian Grenfell, 29 November 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7412

Interview with Julian Grenfell, who served as an Air Electronics Officer (AEO) in Vulcan bombers. He describes various aspects of his experience of Cold War Vulcan operations, including electronic warfare.

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