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de Havilland Firestreak

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Four, 85/O/1655

The Firestreak was the first British infrared-homing (heat-seeking) missile to be developed, and was carried by Lightnings and Javelins.

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Air Officer's Service Dress Sash, Ptn 1956

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1993/0410/U

This Air Officer’s dress sash was worn by Sir Dermot Alexander Boyle as part of his ceremonial dress uniform. The gold and blue-grey striped sash was worn around the waist and tied on the left side of the body.

Air Officer's Service Dress Sash, Ptn 1956 | 1993/0410/U

Recorded interview with Gordon Leith, 13 December 2021

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5698

Gordon Leith worked at the RAF Museum from 1984 until 2021. He describes various aspects of his work, including changes in the museum and his time as the museum’s librarian.

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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 Sergeant David Lloyd, 1 August 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7350

Interview with David Lloyd, who served as an aircraft communications technician on various aircraft types, including Canberra bombers, Beverley transport aircraft, Lightning fighters, Victor tanker aircraft and helicopters, including Chinooks.

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Recorded interview with Luke Toft, 9 November 2018

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4807

Recorded interview with Luke Toft, who was a civilian draughtsman with the Aircraft Torpedo Development Unit at Gosport during the Second World War. He describes various aspects of torpedo development.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell, 7 December 2020

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5660

Dave Waring was an RAF pilot in Whirlwind and Puma helicopters, serving in various locations. During the 1991 Gulf War he was an air liaison officer with the British Army.

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Recorded interview with Terry McDermott, 15 June 2021

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5675/001

Interview with Terry McDermott, who was Chief Fire Officer, Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, at the time of operations involving an RAF Chinook helicopter around Whaley Bridge Dam in 2019.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Mike Beech, 25 March 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7333

Mike Beech served as an RAF Harrier pilot in Germany during the 1970s and 1980s, including deployment to the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Hermes during the 1982 Falklands War.

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Recorded interview with Flying Officer Fiona Knight, 21 November 2018

Film & Sound, X008-5701

Fiona Knight served as an RAF flight operations officer and highlights her experience of wing-walking. She explains various aspects of wing-walking and gives her views on the benefits of participation.

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