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Boeing-Vertol Chinook HC.6A ZA718 Bravo November

Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X008-0998

This Chinook, known as Bravo November, is the RAF’s most famous helicopter. As one of the first Chinooks ordered by the RAF in 1978, she has participated in most major conflicts of the last four decades. Three of her pilots have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions while at the controls of this aircraft.

Starboard side view of Boeing Chinook on a white background., © RAF Museum

Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Rachael Collier, 11 December 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9898

Rachael Collier served as crew in Chinook helicopters in the UK, Falkland Islands, Northern Ireland and the Balkans, and later in Sea King search and rescue helicopters in the UK.

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1312 Flight Crew 63 MPA September 1988 to January 1989

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6774

Film taken at RAF Mount Pleasant and in flight around the Falkland Islands shows the crew of a Hercules transport aircraft on the ground and in flight during air-to-air refuelling.

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Recorded interview with Flight Sergeant Trevor Birch, 25 August 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7420

Trevor Birch trained as an electronics engineer and worked on airfield and air defence radar and with Rapier surface-to-air missiles at various locations in the UK and the Falkland Islands.

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Recorded interview with Group Captain John Bell, 3 April 2013

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6742/006

Interview with Group Captain John Bell, who flew as navigator in Hercules aircraft, including the Falkland Islands and Ethiopia. He also worked on trials projects and in various leadership roles.

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Recorded interview with Senior Aircraftsman Beth Yates, 19 October 2021

Film & Sound, X008-5686

Interview with Beth Yates, who served with RAF Medical Services in the Falkland Islands, supported the RAF’s response to the Covid pandemic and served with the RAF Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Francis Merino, 24 October 2023

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7392

Francis Merino served as an RAF engineering officer, with a particular interest in environmental and sustainability projects. He gives details on his work in this area in the Falkland Islands.

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Recorded interview with Chief Technician Peter Jack, 24 May 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7343/001

Peter Jack served with 18 Squadron during the 1982 Falklands War and survived the sinking of the requisitioned cargo ship Atlantic Conveyor, together with three of 18 Squadron’s Chinook helicopters.

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RAF, Mk. 10, Immersion Suit worn by Gp Capt Bob Iveson, 1982

Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Six, 1993/0606/U

Immersion suits are worn by pilots in case they have to eject over water. Bob Iveson wore this Immersion Suit when flying Hawker-Siddeley Harriers during the Falklands Conflict, 1982.

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Recorded interview with Corporal Suvanne Southgate, 23 February 2026

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9935

Suvanne Southgate explains her role with the RAF’s trade group 10, including responsibility for discipline and training at RAF Swinderby, RAF Honington, RAF Hospital Ely, Berlin and the Falkland Islands.

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