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Speed with Accuracy

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC95/550

Film illustrating the operation of the RAF’s networked computer supply system, centred on RAF Hendon. The system supports a famine relief operation and the maintenance of a Hercules transport aircraft.

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Operation Deep Freeze

Film & Sound, In Storage, X002-8183

Film documenting a flight made by RAF Hercules transport aircraft from Christchurch, New Zealand, to the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station. Various views show Antarctic landscape and Hercules on the ground.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Max Roberts, 23 April 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6742/025

Recorded interview with Max Roberts, who served as a pilot in Hercules aircraft, including training in air-to-air refuelling for long-range airdrop sorties to the task force during the Falklands War.

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Surrendering Japanese officers disembarking from a Mitsubishi Ki-57, 26 August 1945

Photographs, In Storage, P031171

Japanese officers disembarking from a Mitsubishi Ki-57 Topsy, Mingaladon 26 August 1945.

Surrendering Japanese officers disembarking from a Mitsubishi Ki-57, 26 August 1945 | P031171, Please contact Museum Copyright Officer or Collection Curator before using this asset

Crowds of allied troops watching arrival of Ki-57 transport aircraft carrying Japanese surrender delegation, Mingaladon, 26 August 1945

Photographs, In Storage, P032504

Crowds of allied troops watching arrival of Mitsubishi Ki-57 Topsy carrying Japanese surrender delegation, Mingaladon, 26 August 1945.

Crowds of allied troops watching arrival of  Ki-57 transport aircraft carrying Japanese surrender delegation, Mingaladon, 26 August 1945 | P032504, Please contact Museum Copyright Officer or Collection Curator before using this asset

Dakota - Control locks

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC92/25

Film in which an RAF Douglas Dakota transport aircraft crashes on takeoff due to the aircraft’s elevator control locks remaining in place. The importance of following correct procedures is emphasised.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Jonathan Davy, 8 February 2017

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3351

Recorded interview with Jon Davy, who was a pilot in Hercules, Jaguar and Typhoon aircraft and as an instructor in Tucanos, Hawks and Jaguars. He participated in Operation Northern Watch.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Arthur Spencer, 22 May 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7423

Arthur Spencer was a navigator in Lancaster bomber aircraft of 97 Squadron, including raids on Peenemünde and Berlin. In Dakota transport aircraft, he participated in the Berlin Airlift of 1948-1949.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Brian Spurway, 29 April 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6800

Brian Spurway trained as an apprentice airframe fitter at RAF Halton and worked on Hunter, Dakota and Hastings aircraft and as an air engineer in Hastings and Hercules transport aircraft.

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Khana Cascade

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-3691

Film on the RAF’s involvement in famine relief operations in Nepal in 1973. Hercules transport aircraft are seen in the air and on the ground and logistics support is illustrated.

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