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Recorded interview with Air Specialist Class 1 Adelaide Starling, 1 October 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9916/002

Adelaide Starling studied music with the support of an RAF bursary, intending to then serve as an RAF musician. She comments on training and the wide range of opportunities available.

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Recorded interview with Air Specialist Class 1 Sam Lightwing, 1 October 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9916/001

Sam Lightwing describes his experience as a musician with the band of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force, including support for regular RAF bands and time in Northern Ireland and Gibraltar.

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Recorded interview with Wendy Parker, 7 January 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9927

Wendy Parker remembers the loss of her husband in a road accident, the various challenges faced after his loss and her involvement with the War Widows and RAF Widows Associations.

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Recorded interview with Sergeant Ann Joyce, 1 October 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9916/004

Ann Joyce gives an account of her service as an RAF musician, including participation in the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace and Remembrance at the Cenotaph in London.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander Richard Murray, 1 October 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9916/003

Richard Murray served as an RAF musician and as the RAF’s principal director of music. He discusses aspects of the work of RAF Music Services in RAF and public events.

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