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The Hudson that bounced - Pilot Officer Ensor DFC and Flight Sergeant Paige DFM

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1861

Recording in which the pilot and navigator of a Hudson describe a sortie off the Dutch coast, during which they struck an unidentified object before returning safely.

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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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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader John Brown, 31 January 2023

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7373

Interview with John Brown, who was a pilot in Victor air-to-air refuelling tanker aircraft and worked as a test pilot during air-to-air refuelling trials for the Tornado and Hercules aircraft.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Greg Harley, 17 December 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7415/003

Interview with Greg Harley, who was Junior Engineering Officer (JENGO) with the Red Arrows. He comments on various aspects of his work with the team’s Hawk aircraft and engineering personnel.

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Recorded interview with Corporal Finlay Hanslip, 18 December 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7415/010

Interview with Finlay Hanslip, who served as an air and space operations specialist with the Red Arrows. He explains his involvement in flight planning and the team’s 2024 Canada tour.

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Maritime air electronic warfare

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC77/18/1

Film on the importance of electronic warfare in detecting and tracking submarines at sea. An RAF Shackleton maritime patrol aircraft is shown as its crew detect and track a submarine.

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Pedro Nine-One

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC95/560

Film in which a Westland Whirlwind search and rescue helicopter is seen conducting rescue operations around the coast of the UK, working with Shackleton maritime patrol aircraft and rescue vessels.

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Apprentice Technicians - RAF Style

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-4059

Film illustrating the range of technical specialisations open through the RAF’s apprenticeships. Various RAF aircraft are shown and the opportunity to participate in a range of recreational activities is highlighted.

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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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Bombing enemy convoy off Norway - Pilot Officer Leboulder and Flying Officer Passmore; interviewed by John Byrd

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-1847

Pilot Officer Leboulder and Flying Officer Passmore describe an attack on a German convoy off the coast of Norway, during which their aeroplane was hit and damaged.

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