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Hunting Percival Pembroke C1

Aircraft & Exhibits, JUN 1955-APR 1987, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1987/0277/A

Entering service in 1953, the Pembroke took over from the venerable Anson in the light transport and communications role. It was developed from the Prince civil transport having a longer wing to carry an increased all-up weight.

High wing, twin-engined aircraft painted white with blue cheat line, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / (c) RAF Museum/ Iain Duncan

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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Recorded interview with Senior Aircraftsman George Edward Woodley, 9 March 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6794/005

George Woodley completed RAF national service as a teleprinter operator at RAF Tern Hill and HQ Flying Training Command. He describes his work and gives his views on national service.

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