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Hawker Hurricane Wreck

Aircraft & Exhibits, JUN 1940-31 AUG 1940, In Storage, 79/A/1722

Hawker Hurricane I P3175 was built by the Gloster Aircraft Company and issued to No. 257 Squadron in August 1940. From 17 August onwards it was flown most often by Pilot Officer Gerard Hamilton Maffett.

Remains of an aircraft engine, © RAF Museum

Westland Gazelle HT.3

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1973-1996, In Storage, X003-2247

Built 1973 by Westland Helicopters Ltd of Weston-Super Mare in Somerset as a Gazelle HT Mk3, this aircraft is one of 32 Gazelles delivered to the Royal Air Force. Others served with the Army Air Corps and Fleet Air Arm.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander Piers Morrell, 7 July 2023

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7383

Piers Morrell was an RAF musician and Director of Music. He remembers the funerals of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, and the coronation of King Charles III.

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Recorded interview with Group Captain Toria McPhaden, 20 November 2023

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7390

Toria McPhaden served as an administrative and secretarial officer, including roles at Lyneham and Leuchars. She was station commander of RAF Northolt at the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s repatriation.

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Papers from the RAF service of Chief Technician Leslie A. Barnes, mostly relating to his association with Dakota KN645, 1967-1970

Archives, In Storage, X006-1392

Collection of flying log book, photographs and newspaper cuttings.

Papers from the RAF service of Chief Technician Leslie A. Barnes, mostly relating to his association with Dakota KN645, 1967-1970 | X006-1392, Royal Air Force Museum

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 Air Specialist Class 1 Adelaide Starling, 1 October 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9916/002

Adelaide Starling studied music with the support of an RAF bursary, intending to then serve as an RAF musician. She comments on training and the wide range of opportunities available.

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Recorded interview with Air Specialist Class 1 Sam Lightwing, 1 October 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9916/001

Sam Lightwing describes his experience as a musician with the band of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force, including support for regular RAF bands and time in Northern Ireland and Gibraltar.

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Recorded interview with Group Captain Robert and Flying Officer Diane Perry, 29 September 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7352

Interview with a married couple, Robert and Diane Perry. Robert describes his experience as a supply officer and Diane discusses her responsibility for catering, each at several different RAF stations.

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Recorded interview with Air Commodore Ruth Montague, 30 September 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7353

Interview with Ruth Montague, who served as an education officer and in welfare roles at various RAF stations and as the last director of the Women’s Royal Air Force (WRAF).

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