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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Jack Robert Watchous, 11 June 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3301

Jack Watchous served as a wireless operator-air gunner in Avro Anson aircraft during the early part of the Second World War, including patrols over the evacuation beaches during Operation Dynamo.

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Volvo BV202E Snowcat

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1978-1990, Cosford, Hangar Four, X003-6769

Once the British Army took over its NATO role of Northern Flank defence of Norway, it selected this fully-tracked and articulated Swedish vehicle for its over-snow performance. Following its introduction into British service in the late 1960s, it became an indispensable maid-of-all work load carrier.

Amphibious tracked vehicle and trailer combination painted in black and white camouflage pattern., RAF Museum

Interview with pilot on Army Co-operation work in France (Wing Commander Charles)

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-1794

Recording in which Wing Commander Charles outlines the range of tasks undertaken by the RAF’s Army Co-operation squadrons.

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Treble-Four, the glider tug

Film & Sound, X001-1990

Recording in which Flight Lieutenant James (Jimmy) Edwards, the pilot of a Douglas Dakota (KG444), describes operations on D-Day and during Operation Market Garden.

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Recording of an account of Bomber Command and Pathfinder Force operations, circa 1970

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/72

Group Captain Hamish Mahaddie gives an account of Bomber Command operations through the Second World War, with particular reference to the significance of Pathfinder Force operations to the bomber offensive.

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Recording of an interview with Wing Commander James Storrar, 12 May 1980

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/45

Interview with Wing Commander James 'Jas' Storrer, who flew during the Battle of France and Battle of Britain. He served in various other roles including commander of 239 Wing in Italy.

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Recording of an interview with Air Marshal Sir Kenneth Porter, part one, 17 November 1980

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/33

Interview with Sir Kenneth Porter, who trained at Halton and Cranwell and served in 2 Squadron before injury ended flying career. He was then a signals officer.

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Recording of an interview with Colonel Edward David George Galley, 21 October 1976

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/15

Interview with Colonel Edward Galley, who served as an observer and pilot in the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force before returning to the British Army.

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Op Herrick individual aide memoire

Library, 2013, London, Hangar Six, X008-0827

Aide memoire issued to personnel about to deploy on operations to Afghanistan providing essential information on subjects such as history, geography, people, culture and useful phrases.

Op Herrick individual aide memoire | X008-0827, Consult Collection Curator before use

British Forces Falkland Islands-information booklet, circa 1997

Archives, London, Hangar Six, X008-4382/003

Since the end of the Falklands Conflict in 1982, Britian has maintained a permanent military presence. This included the building of a new airfield at RAF Mount Pleasant which opened in 1985.

British Forces Falkland Islands-information booklet, circa 1997 | X008-4382/003, Consult Collection Curator before use