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Recorded interview with Corporal Erwin Vinall, 30 January 2026

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9920

Erwin Vinall describes his RAF service as an air communications technician, including work on Victor air-to-air refuelling tanker aircraft at RAF Marham and Ascension Island during the 1982 Falklands War.

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Rolls-Royce Conway R.Co.17 Mk. 201

Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Four, X005-0823

The Rolls-Royce Conway was the first production turbofan engine. This variant was fitted to the Handley-Page Victor B.2 and (K).2 aircraft.

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Recorded interview with Naomi Barnett, 16 September 2025

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9915

Naomi Barnett was the first woman to fly solo with a university air squadron. She later served as an RAF air traffic controller and trained as a civilian airline pilot.

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Intercept

Film & Sound, In Storage, X002-6100

Film in which a Soviet Tu-16 aircraft is tracked by the RAF as it flies over the North Sea. An F-4 Phantom fighter aircraft is scrambled and intercepts the intruder.

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Hazardous Ops

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-2288

Humorous film on the importance of following the proper procedures and working practices in hardened aircraft shelters. The film features Windsor Davies in the character of an army sergeant major.

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Nimrod refuelling from Victor tanker

Film & Sound, In Storage, FC93/471

Air-to-air silent colour film taken at higher altitude and showing an RAF Victor air-to-air refuelling tanker aircraft as it provides fuel in flight to an RAF Nimrod maritime patrol aircraft.

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Recorded interview with Sergeant Gerry Evans, 23 March 2023

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7377

Interview with Gerry Evans, who served as an airframe fitter working on Britannia and Hercules transport aircraft, Jaguar strike aircraft and Victor air-to-air refuelling aircraft in the UK and Germany.

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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 Squadron Leader Jeff Glover, 21 October 2022

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-7356

Interview with Jeff Glover, who served as an RAF Harrier GR3 pilot during the 1982 Falklands War. He remembers how he was shot down and taken prisoner by Argentinean forces.

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Recorded interview with Corporal Mark Bastable, 21 May 2019

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-4847

Interview with Mark Bastable, who served as an RAF engine technician on Canberra, Victor and Tornado aircraft, including support for the Victors’ air-to-air refuelling operations during the 1982 Falklands War.

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