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Recording of a lecture on black Second World War pilots given at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, part two, 1 October 1980

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/53

Lecture given by General Benjamin Davis, Alfred ‘Chief’ Anderson and Lee A Archer at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, on the achievements of black American pilots.

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Air Chief Marshal Sir Sholto Douglas

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1994

Recording in which Air Chief Marshal Sir Sholto Douglas lists the achievements of 74 Squadron during the Second World War.

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Charles Gardner and 'Cobber' Kain

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-1790

Recorded interview in which Cobber Kain gives an account of an engagement between Hurricanes of 73 Squadron and several Messerschmitt 109s.

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Squadron Leader: Sweeps over France

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1873

Incomplete recording in which a Spitfire pilot describes a sortie during which he escorted a formation of bombers to Lille.

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Bombing attack on convoy - Charles Gardner, 14 July 1940

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-1795

Recording in which Charles Gardner describes an engagement between Spitfires, Junkers 87s and Messerschmitt 109s over the south coast of England.

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RAF experiences - Ploesti raid: Squadron Leader Barwell

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1980

Recording in which Squadron Leader Barwell gives a first-hand account of a raid on the Ploesti oil production facilities.

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With the Eagle Squadron

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1954

Recording in which an Eagle Squadron pilot describes his experiences of defensive and offensive Fighter Command operations.

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Flight Lieutenant Clapin

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1986

Recording in which Flight Lieutenant Clapin describes a low-level Mustang sortie over Holland and Germany.

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Pilot Officer Bennet - a Hudson's adventures

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6310

Recording in which Pilot Officer Bennet describes an encounter between his Hudson and several Messerschmitt 109s off the coast of Denmark.

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Attack on Bethune - Pilot Officer S. Newborough

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6375

Recording in which a Pilot Officer Newborough, Blenheim crewman, describes a daylight raid on Bethune, escorted by Spitfires and Hurricanes.

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