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Recorded interview with Air Commodore Nigel Wood, 5 May 2021

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5668

Interview with Nigel Wood, who served as a Lightning pilot, as a test pilot and trained for a flight in the Space Shuttle before its cancellation following the Challenger disaster.

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Recorded interview with Air Commodore David Best, 27 January 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5693

Dave Best was an RAF pilot in Phantom aircraft and a test pilot working on various projects, including Tornado and F35. He also worked in various planning and command roles.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Lucy Playle, 7 February 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7416

Lucy Playle served in various human resources, administrative and welfare roles. In 2024 she was RAF detachment commander in Jordan in support of the dropping of humanitarian supplies into Gaza.

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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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