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RAFM Sunderland 5 ML824 - move from Pembroke Dock to RAF Museum and subsequent re-assembly

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC94/409

Film in which a Sunderland flying boat is moved in sections by road across London to the RAF Museum at Hendon, and reassembled by RAF personnel of 71 Maintenance Unit.

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Milestones of Flight opening ceremony, 17 December 2003

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-3098

Footage taken at the opening of the RAF Museum’s Milestones of Flight exhibition shows people mingling at a reception, the Queen’s Colour Squadron on parade and the Red Arrows overhead.

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Hunting Jet Provost T.1 prototype (XD674) in flight, 25 August 1954

Photographs, In Storage, P100113

Hunting-Percival Jet Provost XD674 first flew on 16 June 1954. It was the first of ten Jet Provost T.1 aircraft acquired for the RAF.

A silver jet with yellow bands, Royal Air Force Museum, Charles Brown Collection

Recording made during a visit by 463 and 467 Squadron Associations to the RAF Museum Hendon, 5 May 1975

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/51

Recording in which members of the 463 and 467 Squadron Associations make speeches and presentations to veterans. The significance of the RAF Museum’s Avro Lancaster, R5868 ‘S-Sugar’ is also mentioned.

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Photograph album for RAF Hendon, 1969-1970

Archives, In Storage, AC96/61/6/2

Amongst the fascinating and unique items held within the Archive collection there are artefacts which offer tantalising glimpses into the history of the RAF Museum itself.

Photograph album displayed open with campanion volume, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Visits by Duke of Edinburgh to RAF Museum Sites - Hendon

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC75/2/2

Film taken from the roof of the RAF Museum shows a Wessex helicopter approaching and landing nearby. The Duke of Edinburgh disembarks and is then seen departing after his visit.

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HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh visits Royal Air Force Museum, 24 July 1974

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC74/53/2

Film documenting a visit by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, to the RAF Museum Hendon on 24 July 1974. The Duke arrives in a Wessex helicopter and tours the museum.

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RAF Museum Short Sunderland flying boat

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC94/68

Film in which RAF personnel, assisted by a crane, complete the assembly of a Short Sunderland flying boat and tow it to a new position at the RAF Museum, Hendon.

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Royal Air Force Hendon: Information Handbook

Library, In Storage, X004-8820

This handbook was produced to provide individuals who worked at RAF Hendon with information about life on the site, its history as well as the various activities that personnel could participate in.

Cover of Royal Air Force Hendon: Information handbook, Crown ©

Recording of an interview with Captain Percival Niger Michael (Puggy) Shone, 1 March 1976

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/41

Interview with Captain Percival (Puggy) Shone, who fought on the Somme in 1916 before transferring to the Royal Flying Corps. He then served as an observer in 48 Squadron.

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