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Recorded interview with Group Captain Lewis Cunningham, 23 April 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9921

Lewis Cunningham served as a pilot in Harrier and Typhoon aircraft, including operations in Afghanistan. He later had responsibility for the Red Arrows and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

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Recorded interview with Helen Wheatley, 10 December 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9919

Helen Wheatley worked as a civilian engineer and project manager on a number of projects in support of the procurement and development of aircraft and other equipment for the RAF.

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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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Hawk XX339 - Sidewinder Firing Trial

Film & Sound, In Storage, X003-1728

Film taken from cameras mounted on the underside of a Hawk training aircraft and facing in different directions shows separate views of the launch of an AIM9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile.

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Hawk - Passenger Brief

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-2271

Film showing how to adjust the Hawk’s Martin-Baker ejection seat, how to make the connections between seat and occupant and how to use it in the event of an emergency.

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Hawk: Tutor with Teeth

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC95/499

Manufacturer’s film on the Hawk advanced jet training aircraft, illustrating its performance and capability. The potential for the Hawk to be armed with guns, rockets and bombs is also demonstrated.

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Low level Navigation

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC95/444

RAF training film in which a student pilot, with an instructor, flies a Jet Provost training aircraft on a low-level navigation exercise over North Yorkshire. Key learning points are emphasised.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander Adam Collins, 18 December 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7415/007

Interview with Adam Collins, who was commanding officer of the Red Arrows. He explains his role and comments on various aspects of the team’s operations, including the 2024 Canada tour.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Stu Roberts, 18 December 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7415/009

Interview with Stu Roberts, who served as a pilot with the Red Arrows. He describes team training, the development of manoeuvres, use of smoke and the team’s 2024 Canada tour.

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