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Papers of Wing Commander John Frederick Armstrong, 1936-1984

Archives, 1936-1984, In Storage, X008-9302

Collection of three pilots flying log books, photographs and photographs albums and miscellaneous papers relating the RAF service and post war work with Miles Aircraft Ltd of Wing Commander John Armstrong.

Three pilots flying log books, pilot's licence, officers' service and release book, collection of letters, two page typescri, Three pilots flying log books, pilot's licence, officers' service and release book, collection of letters, two page typescript biography of John Armstong, obituary of Air Cdre John Searby, collection of post-war photographs relating largely to Mile

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R1

Aircraft & Exhibits, DEC 1970-JUL 2011, Cosford, External Display, X006-1343

The Nimrod maritime reconnaissance aircraft was derived from the Comet airliner. It originally entered RAF service in 1969 in MR1 variant to replace the Avro Shackleton. From 1979 35 aircraft were upgraded to the improved MR2 standard. Nimrod continued in service until 2010 when its successor, the MRA4 was cancelled. The aircraft was modified to carry wing-mounted Sidewinder air-air missiles for self -defence during the Falklands conflict in 1982 were known as the ‘RAF’s biggest fighter’! Less successful was the airborne early warning version, Nimrod AEW3 which was test flown but did not enter service.

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Westland Sea King HAR3

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1977-2015, London, Hangar One, X008-4712

Originally designed for anti-submarine warfare, the Westland Sea King was adapted for RAF search and rescue duties as the Sea King HAR3.

Bright yellow metal helicopter with five rotors, © RAF Museum

Recorded interview with Michael John Alderton, 23 April 2013

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6742/020

Recorded interview with Mike Alderton, who flew as an air engineer in Hercules and VC10 aircraft, including the 1974 Cyprus evacuation, the 1982 Falklands War and the 1991 Gulf War.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Niall Rath, 28 January 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7414

Interview with Niall Rath, who served as an electrical and instrument fitter, air electronics operator in Nimrod maritime patrol aircraft and a crewman in Sea King search and rescue helicopters.

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Bahrain looking north, 12 August 1931

Photographs, In Storage, X007-6903/005

No. 203 Squadron RAF was based in Iraq from 1929 until 1939. It operated a variety of flying boats, including the Supermarine Southampton II, Short Rangoon and Short Singapore III.

Walled enclosures on land, surrounded by sea, Crown Copyright, RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Sur looking south, 24 May 1931

Photographs, In Storage, X007-6903/003

No. 203 Squadron RAF was based in Iraq from 1929 until 1939. It operated a variety of flying boats, including the Supermarine Southampton II, Short Rangoon and Short Singapore III.

Aerial photograph of a town on a sandy spit, Crown Copyright, RAF Museum / RAF Museum

203 Squadron lines looking west, 28 January 1930

Photographs, In Storage, X007-6903/001

No. 203 Squadron RAF was based in Iraq from 1929 until 1939. It operated a variety of flying boats, including the Supermarine Southampton II, Short Rangoon and Short Singapore III.

Aerial view of buildings beside a river, Crown Copyright, RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Mohommerah looking north east, 16 October 1933

Photographs, In Storage, X007-6903/015

No. 203 Squadron RAF was based in Iraq from 1929 until 1939. It operated a variety of flying boats, including the Supermarine Southampton II, Short Rangoon and Short Singapore III.

A view of buildings beside a river, with ships in the river, Crown Copyright, RAF Museum / RAF Museum

RAF Basra looking north, 31 August 1933

Photographs, In Storage, X007-6903/013

No. 203 Squadron RAF was based in Iraq from 1929 until 1939. It operated a variety of flying boats, including the Supermarine Southampton II, Short Rangoon and Short Singapore III.

Buildings beside a river, Crown Copyright, RAF Museum / RAF Museum