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Royal Air Force Abingdon "At Home" 18 September 1965

Library, In Storage, R016476

Numbered souvenir programme for the ‘At Home’ on 19 September 1953 in commemoration of the Battle of Britain July – October 1940. All proceeds in aid of Royal Air Force charities.

Blue page with blue and brown text and emblem of Transport Command of crown atop circle with winged beast in centre, Royal Air Force Museum

RAF Abingdon At home, 16 September 1972

Library, In Storage, X006-4283

Programme of events at Royal Air Force Abingdon’s ‘At Home’ on the Battle of Britain Day. Proceeds divided between the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, the Royal Air Forces Association and the Royal Air Force Museum.

Black and white photograph of man in uniform. Badge of crown atop circle with border, white centre and cross in middle, Royal Air Force Museum

Royal Air Force Cosford At Home Day souvenir book to commemorate the Battle of Britain anniversary, 19 September 1959

Library, In Storage, X005-3490

Souvenir book with the front cover by GW Heumann. Contains 72 pages, 24 of which are about the programme for the day and celebrating the 21st anniversary of RAF Cosford

Realistic image of grey aircraft circling a blue and grey globe. Red and black text on white and yellow backgrounds, Royal Air Force Museum

Recorded interview with Sergeant Gerry Evans, 23 March 2023

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7377

Interview with Gerry Evans, who served as an airframe fitter working on Britannia and Hercules transport aircraft, Jaguar strike aircraft and Victor air-to-air refuelling aircraft in the UK and Germany.

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Recorded interview with Sergeant Frederick Victor Bashford, 21 February 2018

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4772

Vic Bashford served as an RAF electrician during the Second World War, including participation in the Battle of France, Battle of Britain and 151 Wing’s deployment to Russia in 1941.

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Recorded interview with Warrant Officer Tony Barker, 5 July 2021

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5675/008

Interview with Tony Barker, who served as ground crew on Phantom aircraft and Wessex, Puma and Chinook helicopters in the UK, including Northern Ireland, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Caribbean.

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Recorded interview with Air Commodore David Best, 27 January 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-5693

Dave Best was an RAF pilot in Phantom aircraft and a test pilot working on various projects, including Tornado and F35. He also worked in various planning and command roles.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander Andrew Walters, 8 August 2017

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3382

Andrew Walters was an RAF pilot in Tornado GR1 and GR4 aircraft during the 1980s and 1990s, including the 1991 Gulf War and later operations over the Balkans and Iraq.

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Recorded interview with Chief Technician Thomas Joseph Kinsella, 17 February 2017

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3352

Tom Kinsella was an airframe fitter, working on Jet Provost, Beverley, Andover, Vulcan, Wessex and Chinook aircraft. He led Chinook Bravo November’s servicing and maintenance team during the Falklands War.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander Bryan Thomas Mitchell, 19 May 2016

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3338

Bryan Mitchell served as an RAF movements and logistics officer. He was involved in the development of computer systems and policy, and also commanded the European Fighter Aircraft Development Wing.

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