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Bomb, incendiary, aircraft, 4lb., Mk. IV

Library, In Storage, X001-5167

Air Diagram illustrating the principal components of the 4lb incendiary bomb, Mk.IV. Fires started by incendiary bombs were found to be the most effective way of destroying industrial and urban targets. The 4lb incendiary was the smallest but most effective device used by Bomber Command – 80 million were dropped during the war. Air Diagram No. AD.2682

Bomb, incendiary, aircraft, 4lb., Mk. IV | X001-5167

Recorded interview with Senior Aircraftsman Alan Geoffrey Vincent, 14 April 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6794/010

Alan Vincent completed RAF national service as an operations clerk. He describes his work at RAF Honington, including involvement with aircraft movements and in the context of the Cold War.

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Recorded interview with Leading Aircraftsman Robin Ernest Stroud, 16 March 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6794/007

Recorded interview with Robin Stroud, who completed RAF national service as a nursing attendant. He describes his work at RAF Bletchley and RAF Stanbridge, and gives views on national service.

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Recorded interview with Leading Aircraftsman John William Mitchell, 13 October 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6794/015

Recorded interview with John Mitchell, who completed RAF national service as an airframe rigger. He was posted to 216 Squadron at Fayid in Egypt, where he worked on Valetta aircraft.

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Recorded interview with Corporal Geoffrey Roy Worner, 27 May 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6794/011

Geoff Worner completed his RAF national service as a personnel clerk. He describes training, life in Egypt, including the dangers faced by British personnel, and his role as a corporal.

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Recorded interview with Senior Aircraftsman Douglas Anthony Charles Smith, 25 March 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6794/008

Douglas Smith completed his RAF national service as a fighter plotter. He remembers work at 11 Group Southern Sector Operations Centre at RAF Sopley and detachments to several different stations.

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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 Senior Aircraftsman George Edward Woodley, 9 March 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6794/005

George Woodley completed RAF national service as a teleprinter operator at RAF Tern Hill and HQ Flying Training Command. He describes his work and gives his views on national service.

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Recorded interview with Aircraftsman 2nd Class Raymond Marcus Janes, 26 February 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6794/004

Recorded interview with Raymond Janes, who completed RAF national service at Rheindahlen in Germany. He describes his work in the airmen’s mess stores, life in Germany and his post-service life.

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Recorded interview with Aircraftsman 1st Class Terence Myers, 4 June 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6794/012

Recorded interview with Terence Myers, who completed RAF national service as a cook. He describes his training and his role in catering for German prisoners on the Isle of Man.

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