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Recorded interview with Master Aircrew Paul Gibson, 26 May 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7343/006/001

Paul Gibson was a loadmaster with 18 Squadron in Bravo November, the only Chinook helicopter to survive the sinking of the cargo ship Atlantic Conveyor, during the 1982 Falklands War.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Adam Robinson, 1 November 2017

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3397

Recorded interview with Adam Robinson, who served as a navigator in Tornado GR1 aircraft, including operations during the 1991 Gulf War, and in Chinook helicopters during the 1990s and 2000s.

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Boeing Chinook HC Mk 1 ZA718/BN 'Bravo November', Falklands Campaign, 1982

Photographs, In Storage, P032358

ZA718, better known as Bravo November, is the RAF's most famous helicopter. One of the first Chinooks ordered by the RAF in 1978, she is a legendary survivor and veteran of every major conflict of the last 40 years. Four of her pilots have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions while at the controls of this aircraft.

Side view of Bravo November carrying supplies at sea, Crown Copyright, RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Recorded interview with Chief Technician Thomas Joseph Kinsella, 17 February 2017

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3352

Tom Kinsella was an airframe fitter, working on Jet Provost, Beverley, Andover, Vulcan, Wessex and Chinook aircraft. He led Chinook Bravo November’s servicing and maintenance team during the Falklands War.

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Recorded interview with Sergeant David Lloyd, 1 August 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7350

Interview with David Lloyd, who served as an aircraft communications technician on various aircraft types, including Canberra bombers, Beverley transport aircraft, Lightning fighters, Victor tanker aircraft and helicopters, including Chinooks.

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Recorded interview with Warrant Officer Roger Maclean, 24 May 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7343/002

Roger Maclean served with 18 Squadron during the 1982 Falklands War and survived the sinking of the requisitioned cargo ship Atlantic Conveyor, together with three of 18 Squadron’s Chinook helicopters.

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Recorded interview with Master Aircrew Baz Donnelly, 14 July 2021 {cg}

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5675/018

Interview with Baz Donnelly, who served as a crewman in RAF Chinook helicopters. His experience includes operations in Afghanistan, including casualty evacuation, and in support of French forces in Mali.

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Recorded interview with Chief Technician Peter Jack, 24 May 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7343/001

Peter Jack served with 18 Squadron during the 1982 Falklands War and survived the sinking of the requisitioned cargo ship Atlantic Conveyor, together with three of 18 Squadron’s Chinook helicopters.

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Recorded interview with Sergeant Mal McLean, 24 June 2021

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5675/004

Interview with Mal McLean, who served with the UK Mobile Air Movements Squadron and the Joint Helicopter Support Squadron. His deployments include Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Mali and Whaley Bridge Dam.

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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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