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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader David Piper, 24 August 2018

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4794

Dave Piper was a Canberra pilot between 1980 and 2006 with 360 and 39 Squadrons. He was also a flying instructor during his full-time RAF service and as a reservist.

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Recorded interview with Corporal Ray Dillon, 15 July 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7348

Ray Dillon was an air defence radar operator at locations including RAF Boulmer, Saxa Vord, Neatishead, Belize and the Falkland Islands. He explains his role within the air defence system.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Chris Long, 20 March 2023

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7376

Interview with Chris Long, who was a Victor reconnaissance and tanker pilot with 543 and 57 Squadrons. He describes his experience of the Victor and later as a flying instructor.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant John Ford, 10 December 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9933

John Ford trained as a pilot in Canada and flew Vickers Valiant bomber aircraft with 49 Squadron. He later flew English Electric Canberra reconnaissance aircraft with 31 Squadron in Germany.

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Recorded interview with Air Commodore John Mitchell and Air Vice Marshal Leslie Phipps, 25 February 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6790/017

John Mitchell and Les Phipps discuss their experience of the early development of the Lightning in RAF service. This includes various aspects of the Lightning’s capabilities, including weapons and interception.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander David Bolsover, 2 February 2018

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4766

Interview with David Bolsover, who served as a pilot in Puma helicopters in the UK and Germany before converting to Buccaneer and Tornado aircraft. He also commanded the Red Arrows.

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Recorded interview with Junior Technician John Dack, 11 October 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7407

Interview with John Dack, who was a radar mechanic and fitter on Valiant aircraft from 1957 to 1961. He served with 543 Squadron at RAF Wyton and at RAF Marham.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander Martin Elis Bee, 13 November 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6790/006

Martin Bee served as a pilot in Hawker Hunter, Lightning and U-2 aircraft. He comments on various aspects of Lightning operations, and his roles as a flight and squadron commander.

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