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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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Hawker-Siddeley Harrier GR.3

Aircraft & Exhibits, FEB 1982-DEC 1991, In Storage, 1994/1342/A

This Harrier was first stationed in West Germany during the Cold War to deter invasion by the Soviet Union. In 1982 it was serving with No. 4 Squadron in Gütersloh but was sent to the Falkland Islands to reinforce the British task force.

Starboard side view of a Harrier GR.3 on a white background., © RAF Museum

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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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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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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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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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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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Gary Fairhurst, 10 June 2021

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5671

Interview with Gary Fairhurst, who flew Jaguar and Tornado aircraft in the UK and Germany during the Cold War. His experience includes operations over Iraq during the 1991 Gulf War.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Michael Snelling, 19 September 2018

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4800

Interview with Mike Snelling, who served as an RAF pilot in Hunter aircraft and as a civilian test pilot working on the development of the Sea Harrier and Hawk aircraft.

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HMS Hermes - Harriers on deck

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC95/365

Film in which Royal Navy Sea Harrier FRS.1s and RAF Harrier GR.3s are seen on the flightdeck and launching from the aircraft carrier HMS Hermes during the 1982 Falklands War.

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