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Recorded interview with Air Vice Marshal George Philip Black, 20 January 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6790/015

George Black flew Meteor, Hunter and Lightning aircraft. He flew Royal Navy Sea Hawks in the Suez Crisis, was a Lightning instructor, commanded 111 and 5 Squadrons and RAF Wildenrath.

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Recorded interview with Air Commodore John Mitchell and Air Vice Marshal Leslie Phipps, 25 February 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6790/017

John Mitchell and Les Phipps discuss their experience of the early development of the Lightning in RAF service. This includes various aspects of the Lightning’s capabilities, including weapons and interception.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander Martin Elis Bee, 13 November 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6790/006

Martin Bee served as a pilot in Hawker Hunter, Lightning and U-2 aircraft. He comments on various aspects of Lightning operations, and his roles as a flight and squadron commander.

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