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Bell HU-1B Iroquois, US Army, 60-3589, in flight, rear view of, with experimental rocket installation fitted, n.d.

Photographs, In Storage, PC75/2/6016

A Bell HU-1B Iroquois, US Army, 60-3589, in flight, viewed from rear, with experimental rocket installation fitted.

US Army Bell HU-1B (60-3589), starboard rear view, in flight, low over ground, building in background, RAF Museum

Recorded interview with Master Aircrew Bob Pountney, 28 April 2021

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5666

Bob Pountney served as an air quartermaster in Britannia transport aircraft and a winchman in Whirlwind, Wessex and Sea King helicopters. He describes various aspects of search and rescue operations.

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Rescue Nine Zero

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-2215

Dramatised film in which a Sea King search and rescue helicopter of 202 Squadron participates in a training exercise and is diverted to rescue the crew of a burning ship.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander Ian Loughborough, 4 May 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7341

Interview with Ian Loughborough, who served as an RAF Regiment officer including command of 63 Squadron RAF Regiment, equipped with Rapier surface to air missiles during the 1982 Falklands War.

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Boeing Chinook HC Mk 1 ZA718/BN 'Bravo November', Falklands Campaign, 1982

Photographs, In Storage, P032358

ZA718, better known as Bravo November, is the RAF's most famous helicopter. One of the first Chinooks ordered by the RAF in 1978, she is a legendary survivor and veteran of every major conflict of the last 40 years. Three of her pilots have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions while at the controls of this aircraft.

Side view of Bravo November carrying supplies at sea, Crown Copyright, RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Bell HU-1 Iroquois, USAF, lowering a dog to the ground, Vietnam

Photographs, In Storage, PC75/2/6031

Bell UH-1 Iroquois, in flight. This particular UH-1 is USAF and is lowering a dog to the ground, Vietnam, n.d.

helicopter hovering above jungle, with a dog being lowered to the ground by rope, RAF Museum

Recorded interview with Warrant Officer Tony Barker, 5 July 2021

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5675/008

Interview with Tony Barker, who served as ground crew on Phantom aircraft and Wessex, Puma and Chinook helicopters in the UK, including Northern Ireland, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Caribbean.

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Recorded interview with Sergeant Kez Kerrigan, 6 July 2021

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5675/009

Interview with Kez Kerrigan, who served with the UK Mobile Air Movements Squadron and the Joint Helicopter Support Squadron. He describes his experience of recent operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Sam Bennett, 13 July 2021

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5675/016

Interview with Sam Bennett, who served as a pilot in Chinook helicopters. He describes Chinook operations in Mali in detail and emphasises the importance of the Chinook for recent operations.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Sherry McBain, 4 February 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5697

Sherry McBain was an RAF nurse with the Critical Care Air Support Team (CCAST), evacuating casualties from Afghanistan. She participated in operations following Hurricane Irma and during the Covid pandemic.

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