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Hawker Siddeley Hunters FGA.9 (XJ692 T and XJ684 N) of 8/43 Squadron, port side above view in flight, patrolling the Dhala Road, Aden, circa 1967

Photographs, In Storage, P001456

The Hawker P.1067 Hunter was designed to meet specification F.3/48 for a Gloster Meteor replacement. The prototype first flew on 20 July 1950, powered by a Rolls Royce Avon engine.

Two camouflaged jets flying near mountains, RAF Museum

1312 Flight Crew 63 MPA September 1988 to January 1989

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6774

Film taken at RAF Mount Pleasant and in flight around the Falkland Islands shows the crew of a Hercules transport aircraft on the ground and in flight during air-to-air refuelling.

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Tucano - Now! and Tucano Now Take Two, 1990s

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-3060

Film on the Tucano training aircraft and its place in RAF pilot training. Student pilots are seen at various ground and airborne stages of the Tucano course at RAF Linton-on-Ouse.

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Hawker Hunter FGA9

Aircraft & Exhibits, OCT 1956-OCT 1985, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1990/0698/A

The Hunter was the first high-speed jet fighter with radar and fully-powered flying controls to go into widespread service with the Royal Air Force. It was one of the most successful of the British post-war jet fighters; over 1000 were purchased by the Royal Air Force. Entering service in July 1954 it became the Royal Air Force’s standard single-seat fighter, replacing Meteor, Sabre and Venom aircraft. From 1960 Lightnings began to supersede the Hunter in Fighter Command.

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Distractions

Film & Sound, In Storage, X002-6122

Flight safety film illustrating the events leading up to the loss of a Jaguar aircraft. The issues confronted by a Jaguar pilot and a chief technician contribute to the accident.

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Watch Dogs

Film & Sound, In Storage, X002-6119

Film on the role of RAF Bruggen in Germany. Base personnel demonstrate their ability to quickly transition to a war footing and continue operating during a Tactical Evaluation (TACEVAL) exercise.

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Apprentice Technicians - RAF Style

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-4059

Film illustrating the range of technical specialisations open through the RAF’s apprenticeships. Various RAF aircraft are shown and the opportunity to participate in a range of recreational activities is highlighted.

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Dilemma

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-2282

Dramatised flight safety film set around a Harrier squadron operating in Belize, emphasising the importance of pilots and ground crew following laid-down checks and procedures in order to avoid accidents.

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Hawk: Tutor with Teeth

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC95/499

Manufacturer’s film on the Hawk advanced jet training aircraft, illustrating its performance and capability. The potential for the Hawk to be armed with guns, rockets and bombs is also demonstrated.

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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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