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Recorded interview with Air Commodore Peter Hodgson, 4 December 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6790/010

Peter Hodgson flew Lightnings, F-15s with the United States Air Force, Phantoms and Tornado F.3 aircraft. He also served in staff roles in the Falkland Islands and in the UK.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Jonathan Davy, 8 February 2017

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3351

Recorded interview with Jon Davy, who was a pilot in Hercules, Jaguar and Typhoon aircraft and as an instructor in Tucanos, Hawks and Jaguars. He participated in Operation Northern Watch.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader David Piper, 24 August 2018

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4794

Dave Piper was a Canberra pilot between 1980 and 2006 with 360 and 39 Squadrons. He was also a flying instructor during his full-time RAF service and as a reservist.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Michael John William Napier, 1 December 2015

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3323

Recorded interview with Mike Napier, who served as an RAF pilot in Tornado GR.1 aircraft in Germany and as a tactics instructor in Hawk aircraft during the 1980s and 1990s.

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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 Squadron Leader Alistair McLean, 19 February 2016

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-3331

Recorded interview with Al McLean, who served as an RAF pilot in Nimrod aircraft. He discusses various aspects of the Nimrod’s maritime role, including anti-submarine warfare and search and rescue.

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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 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 Squadron Leader Mike Beech, 25 March 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7333

Mike Beech served as an RAF Harrier pilot in Germany during the 1970s and 1980s, including deployment to the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Hermes during the 1982 Falklands War.

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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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