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Recorded interview with Group Captain David Jones, 26 April 2023

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7380

David Jones was an RAF pilot in Lightning and Jaguar aircraft in the UK and Germany. He flew Phantom and F16 aircraft during a United States Air Force exchange tour.

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Aircraft recognition training - Hunter

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC96/14

A number of RAF aircraft are seen at the 1953 Coronation Review at RAF Odiham, including Hawker Hunter fighter aircraft. Film and animated diagrams highlight the Hunter’s key recognition features.

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Daily inspection of a Spitfire, part 1, Introduction, circa 1940

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC97/253

Film on the importance of servicing routines and the use of servicing schedules in the maintenance of aircraft. Groundcrew begin the process of servicing a Spitfire fighter aircraft after flight.

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Recording of an interview with Group Captain Theodore Studd, 9 February 1981

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/46

Interview with Group Captain Theodore Quintus Studd, who flew F.E.2b and Handley Page O/400 aircraft in the Royal Flying Corps and RAF. He served in the RAF until 1945.

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Re-arming a fighter - The turn-round

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC94/445

Film in which Spitfire fighter aircraft land following an operational sortie. The aircraft are met by groundcrew and the process of preparing the Spitfires for their next flight is illustrated.

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Recorded interview with Sergeant Frederick Victor Bashford, 21 February 2018

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4772

Vic Bashford served as an RAF electrician during the Second World War, including participation in the Battle of France, Battle of Britain and 151 Wing’s deployment to Russia in 1941.

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Air Defence Operator

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC76/25

Recruiting film on the role of RAF air defence operators. Aspects of the ground control system are illustrated as a Lightning fighter aircraft intercepts another aircraft over the North Sea.

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Recorded interview with Corporal Ray Dillon, 15 July 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7348

Ray Dillon was an air defence radar operator at locations including RAF Boulmer, Saxa Vord, Neatishead, Belize and the Falkland Islands. He explains his role within the air defence system.

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RAAF Spitfire story (453 Squadron)

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC78/73

Film showing Supermarine Spitfires of 453 Squadron operating from an advanced airstrip in France following the start of Operation Overlord. Spitfires take off and land and groundcrew service the aircraft.

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Recorded interview with Air Commodore Richard S Peacock-Edwards, 3 December 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6790/009

Rick Peacock-Edwards was a Lightning pilot in Germany, flew Phantoms in the UK and commanded the Tornado F.2 and F.3 conversion unit. He also deployed to the Gulf in 1990.

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