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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Ian Shiells, 27 February 2026

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9937

Ian Shiells trained as a workshop technician before commissioning as an officer. As a navigator he flew in Phantom aircraft, Puma helicopters, Hercules transport aircraft and Nimrod maritime patrol aircraft.

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Tucano - Now! and Tucano Now Take Two, 1990s

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-3060

Film on the Tucano training aircraft and its place in RAF pilot training. Student pilots are seen at various ground and airborne stages of the Tucano course at RAF Linton-on-Ouse.

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Working Together

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC95/558

Film in which the work of five junior RAF officers is illustrated and discussed. The officers are seen at work and together as they discuss their experiences of RAF service.

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Recorded interview with Naomi Barnett, 16 September 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9915

Naomi Barnett was the first woman to fly solo with a university air squadron. She later served as an RAF air traffic controller and trained as a civilian airline pilot.

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Recorded interview with Air Vice Marshal Malcolm Brecht, 20 November 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7430

Malcolm Brecht flew HS125, HS146 and Tristar aircraft on transport operations. He went on to be the first commanding officer of 99 Squadron as it reformed with C-17 transport aircraft.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Phil Mobbs, 31 May 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7401

Interview with Phil Mobbs, who served as pilot in C130 Hercules and A400M Atlas transport aircraft. He describes operations around the world and the contrast between the Hercules and A400M.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Mike Oliver, 15 May 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7400

Interview with Mike Oliver, who served as an administration officer from 1971 to 1989. He worked in various roles relating to infrastructure and personnel management in the UK and Germany.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Adam Robinson, 1 November 2017

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3397

Recorded interview with Adam Robinson, who served as a navigator in Tornado GR1 aircraft, including operations during the 1991 Gulf War, and in Chinook helicopters during the 1990s and 2000s.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander David Castle, 15 February 2018

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4771

Interview with David Castle, who served as a navigator in Vulcan aircraft during the 1982 Falklands War, including Operation Black Buck, and in Buccaneer aircraft during the 1991 Gulf War.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander Peter Chadwick, 26 November 2018

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4809

Interview with Pete Chadwick, who served as a pilot in Whirlwind helicopters in Borneo and on search and rescue operations in the UK. He later converted to Sea King helicopters.

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