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Hawker Siddeley Gnat T1

Aircraft & Exhibits, JAN 1964-OCT 1979, In Storage, 85/A/146

Best known for its use by the Red Arrows aerobatic team, the Gnat T1 entered service in 1962, taking over from Vampire T11s as the RAF's standard advanced training aircraft.

Bright red metal jet engine with red, white and blue striped tail, RAF Museum

Recorded interview with Air Commodore Richard S Peacock-Edwards, 3 December 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6790/009

Rick Peacock-Edwards was a Lightning pilot in Germany, flew Phantoms in the UK and commanded the Tornado F.2 and F.3 conversion unit. He also deployed to the Gulf in 1990.

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Aircrew Helmet Mk 3C

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1996/0436/U

Problems with the visor on the Mk 2 helmets led to the adoption of the Mk 3C, introducing a twin visor system to an earlier helmet shell. The clear visor was always worn in the down position.

White hard-shell protective helmet with Perspex visor inside black and white checked fabric cover, © RAF Museum

Red Arrows Flying Suit

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, X003-4457

Red flying suits are only worn by the select few who comprise the RAF's elite Red Arrows aerobatic display team.

Mannequin wearing red one-piece suit, green life jacket and overtrousers, white helmet with black visor and breathing mask, Jigsaw Design & Publishing © RAF Museum

Recorded interview with Wing Commander John Paige, 24 June 2019

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5606

Interview with John Paige, who served as an air traffic controller during the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, including various RAF bases in the UK and tours in Bosnia and Afghanistan.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Seb Davey, 20 May 2021

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5669

Seb Davey served as an RAF pilot in C130J and A400M transport aircraft, including operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and flew the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Dakota and Lancaster.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Steve Carr, 20 January 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5692

Steve Carr served as an RAF pilot in Wessex and Chinook helicopters from 1985 to 2004. During the 2003 Iraq War he landed Royal Marines on the Al Faw peninsula.

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Recorded interview with Air Commodore Dickie Duckett, 12 January 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7395

Interview with Dickie Duckett, who served as a pilot in Lightning and Harrier aircraft, flew with the Red Arrows as a pilot and as team leader and commanded RAF Benson.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Kirsty Murphy, 12 June 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7402

Kirsty Murphy was a flying instructor before flying as a pilot in Tornado GR4 aircraft, including operations over Iraq. She went on to fly with the Red Arrows display team.

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Recorded interview with Corporal Phil Dye, 17 December 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7415/002

Interview with Phil Dye, who served as a photographer with the Red Arrows. He describes his role with the team, including participation in the Red Arrows’ 2024 tour of Canada.

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