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RAF experiences - Pilot Officer Beale

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-6426

Recording in which Pilot Officer Beale, an air gunner, explains his responsibilities and describes a typical sequence of actions before and after take off and when over a target.

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Squadron Leader Widdowson talking on the gallantry that won Sergeant Ward the VC

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-6389

Squadron Leader Widdowson, pilot of a 75 Squadron Wellington, explains how his second pilot, Sergeant James Ward on 7 July 1941 came to be awarded the Victoria Cross.

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Flight to Genoa - Maj Mullock

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1956

The mid-upper gunner of a Lancaster gives his account of a raid on Genoa, describing the flight across France, an attack by a Junkers 88, crossing the Alps and the sight of Genoa burning.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell, 7 December 2020

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5660

Dave Waring was an RAF pilot in Whirlwind and Puma helicopters, serving in various locations. During the 1991 Gulf War he was an air liaison officer with the British Army.

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