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An RAF Squadron in Iceland - Captain W.S.H. Garforth

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1853

Recording in which Captain Garforth discusses the problems associated with winter operations from Iceland, including ice on the runways, frozen controls, freezing wind and unreliable magnetic compasses.

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Air Commodore W.H. Primrose - The RAF in Iceland

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1852

Recording in which Air Commodore Primrose gives a brief account of RAF operations from Iceland during the Second World War, including bases, interservice and international cooperation and the weather.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader John Cairns and Group Captain John Platt, 23 January 2019

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4820

John Cairns and John Platt served as an Air Electronics Operator and navigator respectively in Shackleton and Nimrod aircraft. They describe their shared experience of operations in maritime patrol aircraft.

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