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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader David Piper, 24 August 2018

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4794

Dave Piper was a Canberra pilot between 1980 and 2006 with 360 and 39 Squadrons. He was also a flying instructor during his full-time RAF service and as a reservist.

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Recorded interview with Group Captain Guy Timothy Sawyer, 8 November 2017

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4751

Guy Sawyer served as an RAF supply and logistics officer, specialising in working with fuels. During his service he undertook various roles in the UK, Northern Ireland, Kosovo and Afghanistan.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Chris Long, 20 March 2023

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7376

Interview with Chris Long, who was a Victor reconnaissance and tanker pilot with 543 and 57 Squadrons. He describes his experience of the Victor and later as a flying instructor.

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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 Paul Cornhill, 6 August 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7418

Paul Cornhill trained as an apprentice avionics technician at RAF Cosford. He then worked on Nimrod maritime patrol aircraft at RAF St Mawgan and Tornado GR1 aircraft at RAF Marham.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader James Vinales, 20 April 2018

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4784

Recorded interview with Jim Vinales, who served as a navigator in Canberra, Vulcan and Buccaneer aircraft, including participation in Operation Black Buck from Ascension Island during the 1982 Falklands War.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Mathew Stannard, 10 February 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5696

Mathew Stannard served as an RAF pilot in Tornado and Typhoon aircraft, and on secondment to Virgin Orbit as a pilot in 747 aircraft used in a satellite launch role.

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Recorded interview with David Bright, 24 April 2013

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6742/009

Recorded interview with David Bright, who flew as air engineer in Hercules aircraft during the 1970s, including evacuation from Cyprus, humanitarian aid flights in Nepal and work with airborne forces.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander Ian Mollan, 11 June 2021

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5672

Interview with Ian Mollan, who served as an RAF doctor specialising in aeromedical evacuation and occupational medicine. He explains his responsibility for aeromedical evacuation from Afghanistan and around the world.

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Recorded interview with Corporal Gerard Jennings, 23 October 2019

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5622

Interview with Ged Jennings, who was an engine fitter on Canberra and Tornado aircraft from 1978 to 1991. His account covers his work at various UK bases and in Germany.

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