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Pilot’s flying log book of Fight Lieutenant David Conway Grant Brook, 19 March 1958-27 October 1960

Archives, 19 MAR 1958-27 OCT 1960, In Storage, X008-7741/002

Pilot’s flying log book of Fight Lieutenant David Conway Grant Brook, 19 March 1958-27 October 1960

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Pilot’s flying log book of Air Vice Marshal David Conway Grant Brook, 1 June 1962-17 July 1989

Archives, 01 JUN 1962-17 JUL 1989, In Storage, X008-7741/004

Pilot’s flying log book of Air Vice Marshal David Conway Grant Brook, 1 June 1962-17 July 1989

Pilot’s flying log book of Air Vice Marshal David Conway Grant Brook, 1 June 1962-17 July 1989 | X008-7741/004

British Aircraft Corporation Bloodhound

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, In Storage, 1991/0599/O

The development of the Bloodhound Mk II surface-to-air missile (SAM) began in 1958, with the aim of improving the performance of the already successful Mk I version. The development involved improving the flight performance, using a Continuous Wave (CW) radar and improving the success rate at low level.

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Recorded interview with Air Vice Marshal David Brook, 9 October 2023

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7389

David Brook served as an RAF pilot in Hunter and Harrier aircraft in the UK and Germany. He commanded 1 Squadron with Harriers and was station commander at RAF Wittering.

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Recorded interview with Leading Aircraftsman Robert John Holton, 26 March 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6794/009

Interview with Robert Holton, who completed RAF national service as an air traffic control assistant. He explains this role, describes various aspects and remembers disciplinary issues encountered during his service.

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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 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 Group Captain Jonathan Duncan Hutchinson, 29 October 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6790/004

Jonathan Hutchinson, who served as a pilot in Venom, Meteor, Javelin and Lightning aircraft in the UK and overseas. He was an instructor and commanded 5 Squadron with Lightning aircraft.

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