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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Michael Stocks, 5 March 2019

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4828

Interview with Mike Stocks, who served as an RAF engineer and bomb disposal officer. He describes his work in the Falkland Islands and in command of 5131 (Bomb Disposal) Squadron.

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Boeing-Vertol Chinook HC.6A ZA718 Bravo November

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X008-0998

This Chinook, known as Bravo November, is the RAF’s most famous helicopter. As one of the first Chinooks ordered by the RAF in 1978, she has participated in most major conflicts of the last four decades. Three of her pilots have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions while at the controls of this aircraft.

Starboard side view of Boeing Chinook on a white background., © RAF Museum

Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Lucy Playle, 7 February 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7416

Lucy Playle served in various human resources, administrative and welfare roles. In 2024 she was RAF detachment commander in Jordan in support of the dropping of humanitarian supplies into Gaza.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Rachael Collier, 11 December 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9898

Rachael Collier served as crew in Chinook helicopters in the UK, Falkland Islands, Northern Ireland and the Balkans, and later in Sea King search and rescue helicopters in the UK.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Francis Merino, 24 October 2023

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7392

Francis Merino served as an RAF engineering officer, with a particular interest in environmental and sustainability projects. He gives details on his work in this area in the Falkland Islands.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Alan Swan, 17 May 2019

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4846

Interview with Alan Swan, who served as an RAF armourer and bomb disposal specialist, including service during the 1982 Falklands War. He describes his bomb disposal work during the conflict.

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Recorded interview with Corporal Bob Kenton, 4 October 2021

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5682

Bob Kenton was an RAF carpenter during the 1970s and 1980s. He served in the Falkland Islands in 1983 and explains how a shipping container was converted into a chapel.

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Recorded interview with Air Commodore Ruth Montague, 30 September 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7353

Interview with Ruth Montague, who served as an education officer and in welfare roles at various RAF stations and as the last director of the Women’s Royal Air Force (WRAF).

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Recorded interview with Corporal Suvanne Southgate, 23 February 2026

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9935

Suvanne Southgate explains her role with the RAF’s trade group 10, including responsibility for discipline and training at RAF Swinderby, RAF Honington, RAF Hospital Ely, Berlin and the Falkland Islands.

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Recorded interview with Chief Technician Thomas Joseph Kinsella, 17 February 2017

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3352

Tom Kinsella was an airframe fitter, working on Jet Provost, Beverley, Andover, Vulcan, Wessex and Chinook aircraft. He led Chinook Bravo November’s servicing and maintenance team during the Falklands War.

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