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Operation Grapple 1956-1957

Library, In Storage, R014606

Government publication that provides details about the work of Operation Grapple, 1956-1957.

Front page of Operation Grapple booklet, Crown ©

Canberras at RAF Cottesmore

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC78/15

Film in which a number of Canberra aircraft, of various different versions, are seen at RAF Cottesmore in May 1974 to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Canberra’s first flight.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader John Robinson, 11 January 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7394

John Robinson was a pilot in Canberra aircraft in support of British nuclear testing in Australia and the Pacific. As a flying instructor he flew with the then-Prince of Wales.

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Recorded interview with Sergeant Gerald White, 25 February 2020

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5640

Gerry White served in the RAF Police from 1958 to 1981. He served in the Far East, Germany and the UK, providing security for RAF aircraft and investigating various offences.

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Recorded interview with Corporal Mark Bastable, 21 May 2019

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4847

Interview with Mark Bastable, who served as an RAF engine technician on Canberra, Victor and Tornado aircraft, including support for the Victors’ air-to-air refuelling operations during the 1982 Falklands War.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant John Hall, 24 September 2019

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5619

Interview with John Hall, who flew Spitfire and Meteor aircraft in Egypt and Sudan during the early 1950s and worked as a civilian test pilot for the English Electric company.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Martin Withers, 22 June 2021

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5673

Martin Withers served as an RAF Vulcan pilot before and during the 1982 Falklands War. He gives an account of Operation Black Buck 1 and comments on Black Buck 7.

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Recorded interview with Group Captain Ken Edmonds, 28 April 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7339

Interview with Ken Edmonds, who served as a navigator in Canberra and Valiant aircraft, including participation in nuclear weapons tests in Australia and the Pacific as part of Operation Grapple.

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Recorded interview with Corporal Roger Carter, 11 July 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7347

Interview with Roger Carter, who served as an armourer on Shackleton and Valiant aircraft, including participation in nuclear weapons testing in Australia and the Pacific during Operations Buffalo and Grapple.

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Recorded interview with Corporal Gerard Jennings, 23 October 2019

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5622

Interview with Ged Jennings, who was an engine fitter on Canberra and Tornado aircraft from 1978 to 1991. His account covers his work at various UK bases and in Germany.

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