Recorded interview with Air Vice Marshal Malcolm Brecht, 20 November 2025

Malcolm Brecht flew HS125, HS146 and Tristar aircraft on transport operations. He went on to be the first commanding officer of 99 Squadron as it reformed with C-17 transport aircraft.

Malcolm Brecht flew HS125 and HS146 aircraft with 32 Squadron and Tristar aircraft with 216 Squadron in a range of transport operations. He was then appointed to command 99 Squadron, reforming with C-17 transport aircraft. He describes training in the US and the various roles and capabilities of the C-17. He went on to command Basra airbase in Iraq, RAF Brize Norton in the UK and Kandahar airbase in Afghanistan.