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Governor of Kenya flag

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1945-1947, In Storage, X008-8375

This flag was used by the RAF East Africa Communications Flight to indicate when their aircraft carried the Governor of Kenya aboard. The flag was kept by pilot Squadron Leader E.J. Churchill following his posting from the unit in 1947.

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Hawker Hunter FGA9

Aircraft & Exhibits, OCT 1956-OCT 1985, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1990/0698/A

The Hunter was the first high-speed jet fighter with radar and fully-powered flying controls to go into widespread service with the Royal Air Force. It was one of the most successful of the British post-war jet fighters; over 1000 were purchased by the Royal Air Force. Entering service in July 1954 it became the Royal Air Force’s standard single-seat fighter, replacing Meteor, Sabre and Venom aircraft. From 1960 Lightnings began to supersede the Hunter in Fighter Command.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander Matt Haslam, 20 June 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9922

Matt Haslam describes his experience as an RAF nurse with the Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) in Afghanistan. He explains the MERT’s role in casualty evacuation flights, using Chinook helicopters.

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Recorded interview with Warrant Officer Arthur Taylor, 9 May 2013

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6744

Arthur Taylor served as an RAF ground wireless operator and fitter during and after the Second World War. He fought in France in 1940 and was safely evacuated from Dunkirk.

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