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Hawker Hart Trainer

Aircraft & Exhibits, NOV 1935-SEP 1943, In Storage, 71/A/1415

This aircraft was built in 1935 by Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd. After a brief flying career with No. 2 Flying Training School, it was placed in storage in 1938.

Yellow-coloured bi-plane aircraft with RAF roundels, © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / (c) RAF Museum/ Iain Duncan

Avro Anson Mark I

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1941-1962, In Storage, 1996/0066/A

The first RAF aircraft to feature a retractable undercarriage, the Avro Anson entered service with No. 48 Squadron, Coastal Command, in 1936. Anson Mk Is escorted British shipping in the North Sea and English Channel during the Battle of Britain.

Incomplete aircraft with wings and cockpit glass missing, sitting on top of a trailer, © RAF Museum

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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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

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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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Max Roberts, 23 April 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6742/025

Recorded interview with Max Roberts, who served as a pilot in Hercules aircraft, including training in air-to-air refuelling for long-range airdrop sorties to the task force during the Falklands War.

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