Recorded interview with Master Aircrew Baz Donnelly, 14 July 2021 {cg}

Interview with Baz Donnelly, who served as a crewman in RAF Chinook helicopters. His experience includes operations in Afghanistan, including casualty evacuation, and in support of French forces in Mali.

Baz Donnelly joined the RAF in a ground role before training as a Chinook helicopter crewman. He outlines the current commitments of 18 Squadron, including support of French forces in Mali and the UK national standby commitment, explains the role of a crewman and remembers operations in Afghanistan with 27 Squadron. He describes casualty evacuation, being under fire and relations within a Chinook crew. He reflects on the Chinook’s legacy.