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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant James Grant Meiklejohn, 28 April 1996

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3344

James Meiklejohn trained as a pilot in Spitfires, Mustangs and gliders during the Second World War. He explains how, due to the end of the war, he didn’t fly operationally.

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Recorded interview with Warrant Officer Ernest Allen, 10 September 2021

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5681

Interview with Ernie Allen, who served as a pilot in Spitfire and Typhoon aircraft during the Second World War. He describes search and rescue operations and sweeps over occupied Europe.

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RAF experiences. Glider Train - Flight Lieutenant Thompson; Flight Lieutenant Longhurst & Squadron Leader R. Seys

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1947

Recorded account in which airmen tell the story of a flight across the Atlantic, made while towing gliders.

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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 Junior Technician John Dack, 11 October 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7407

Interview with John Dack, who was a radar mechanic and fitter on Valiant aircraft from 1957 to 1961. He served with 543 Squadron at RAF Wyton and at RAF Marham.

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