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Recorded interview with Sergeant Harry Kay, 18 December 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7415/005

Interview with Harry Kay, who served as an avionics technician with the Red Arrows. He describes his work with the team’s Hawk aircraft and experience of the 60th anniversary season.

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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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Milestones of Flight opening ceremony, 17 December 2003

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-3098

Footage taken at the opening of the RAF Museum’s Milestones of Flight exhibition shows people mingling at a reception, the Queen’s Colour Squadron on parade and the Red Arrows overhead.

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Red Arrows Flying Suit

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X003-4457

Red flying suits are only worn by the select few who comprise the RAF's elite Red Arrows aerobatic display team.

Mannequin wearing red one-piece suit, green life jacket and overtrousers, white helmet with black visor and breathing mask, Jigsaw Design & Publishing © RAF Museum

RAF Leuchars At Home '86

Library, In Storage, X005-3939

Official programme for Royal Air Force Leuchars ‘At Home’ 1986. Priced at 50 pence with all proceeds to Royal Air Force charities

Aircraft against sky, white aircraft on grass. Black and white band in middle with blue white red roundel and aeroplane, Royal Air Force Museum

Aircrew Helmet Mk 3C

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1996/0436/U

Problems with the visor on the Mk 2 helmets led to the adoption of the Mk 3C, introducing a twin visor system to an earlier helmet shell. The clear visor was always worn in the down position.

White hard-shell protective helmet with Perspex visor inside black and white checked fabric cover, © RAF Museum

Recorded interview with Chief Technician Roy Martin, 25 February 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9911

Roy Martin describes his RAF service as a radio fitter, working on Javelin, Hunter, Beverley, Pioneer and Twin Pioneer aircraft. He also remembers his long-standing involvement with the RAF Museum.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader David Andrew Wyatt, 12 November 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6790/005

Andy Wyatt served as a pilot in Lightning aircraft, as an instructor in the Hawk and with the Red Arrows. He also commanded 92 Squadron with Hawks at RAF Chivenor.

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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 Squadron Leader Jeff Glover, 21 October 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7356

Interview with Jeff Glover, who served as an RAF Harrier GR3 pilot during the 1982 Falklands War. He remembers how he was shot down and taken prisoner by Argentinean forces.

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