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HMS Hermes - Harriers on deck

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC95/365

Film in which Royal Navy Sea Harrier FRS.1s and RAF Harrier GR.3s are seen on the flightdeck and launching from the aircraft carrier HMS Hermes during the 1982 Falklands War.

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Speed with Accuracy

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC95/550

Film illustrating the operation of the RAF’s networked computer supply system, centred on RAF Hendon. The system supports a famine relief operation and the maintenance of a Hercules transport aircraft.

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RAF Supply

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC95/543

Film illustrating the process through which a new part is ordered for an unserviceable Puma helicopter. The operation of the RAF’s computer supply system, centred on RAF Hendon, is illustrated.

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First flights W.6, October 1939

Film & Sound, FC97/164

Film in which a Weir W.6 experimental prototype twin-rotor helicopter is seen on the ground and in several different sequences as it hovers and manoeuvres very low over the airfield.

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Boeing Chinook HC Mk 1 ZA718/BN 'Bravo November', Falklands Campaign, 1982

Photographs, In Storage, P032358

ZA718, better known as Bravo November, is the RAF's most famous helicopter. One of the first Chinooks ordered by the RAF in 1978, she is a legendary survivor and veteran of every major conflict of the last 40 years. Three of her pilots have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions while at the controls of this aircraft.

Side view of Bravo November carrying supplies at sea, Crown Copyright, RAF Museum / RAF Museum

Rescue Nine Zero

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-2215

Dramatised film in which a Sea King search and rescue helicopter of 202 Squadron participates in a training exercise and is diverted to rescue the crew of a burning ship.

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Nothing to do with me

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-2281

Film in which real-life incidents in which RAF ground personnel averted an accident are dramatized in order to emphasise that all RAF personnel have responsibility for the safety of aircraft.

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Accident?

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-1769

Film in which several examples illustrate flight safety hazards. Accidents shown include a VC10 transport aircraft, Harrier vertical takeoff aircraft, Puma helicopter, Nimrod maritime patrol aircraft and Phantom fighter aircraft.

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Air Crew Survival at Sea part one: The Single Seat Dinghy

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-4004/001

Training film on survival at sea. A pilot ejects from his aircraft and demonstrates the use of features included with his single-seat dinghy before being rescued by a Whirlwind helicopter.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Craig Wilson, 30 October 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7429

Craig Wilson served as an RAF Chinook helicopter pilot, including deployments to the Falkland Islands, Iraq and Afghanistan. He describes his experience of operations in these locations, including casualty evacuation.

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