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De Havilland Vampire T.11

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1954-1968, In Storage, X004-9218

The Vampire was a first generation jet fighter which saw service in the immediate post-war period with Royal Air Force front-line fighter squadrons in the United Kingdom and Germany, followed by further service with the Royal Auxiliary Air Force. Work on the design of the DH100 began in May 1942 and the prototype made its first flight on 20 September 1943. Originally called the Spider Crab it was re-named Vampire when ordered into production for the Royal Air Force. The first aircraft did not become available until 1945 and the Vampire did not enter service until the early summer of 1946.

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Hawker-Siddeley Dominie T1

Aircraft & Exhibits, DEC 1964-JAN 2011, Cosford, External Display, X005-5915

The Dominie advanced navigation trainer saw long service with the RAF. It was the first jet-powered navigation trainer designed specifically for such a purpose to enter service with the Royal Air Force.

Small black-painted aircraft with two jet engines in nacelles to rear of fuselage, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / (c) RAF Museum/ Iain Duncan

Folland Gnat T1

Aircraft & Exhibits, JAN 1964-OCT 1979, In Storage, 85/A/146

Best known for its use by the Red Arrows aerobatic team, the Gnat T1 entered service in 1962, taking over from Vampire T11s as the RAF's standard advanced training aircraft.

Bright red metal jet engine with red, white and blue striped tail, RAF Museum / u00a9 RAF Museum

British Aircraft Corporation Jet Provost T5

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1970-1992, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1994/1344/A

The Jet Provost was the first basic jet trainer in the world to go into service. The T5 was the final development of the Jet Provost and a total of 110 were produced for the RAF. The first was handed over to the Central Flying School on 3 September 1969.

Single-engined two-seat low-wing basic training jet, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan

Rudder Bar

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Two, 1991/0031/A

Single piece of wood cut at either end with foot rests and drilled for cabling.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Tim Pembrey, 21 March 2013

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6742/001

Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Tim Pembrey, who flew as co-pilot and captain in Hercules aircraft with 24 and 70 Squadrons during the 1970s and 1980s.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Stu Roberts, 18 December 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7415/009

Interview with Stu Roberts, who served as a pilot with the Red Arrows. He describes team training, the development of manoeuvres, use of smoke and the team’s 2024 Canada tour.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander Adam Collins, 18 December 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7415/007

Interview with Adam Collins, who was commanding officer of the Red Arrows. He explains his role and comments on various aspects of the team’s operations, including the 2024 Canada tour.

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Recorded interview with Corporal Phil Dye, 17 December 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7415/002

Interview with Phil Dye, who served as a photographer with the Red Arrows. He describes his role with the team, including participation in the Red Arrows’ 2024 tour of Canada.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Doug Smith, 18 December 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7415/006

Interview with Doug Smith, who served as operations officer and then team manager for the Red Arrows. He describes his experience of the team, including the 2024 tour of Canada.

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