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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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An Introduction to the Nimrod

Film & Sound, In Storage, X002-6099

Film showing Nimrod MR1 maritime patrol aircraft in the air and on the ground as the roles of crew members are explained and the use of equipment carried is illustrated.

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Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Kevin Bazeley, 6 September 2024

Film & Sound, In Storage, X008-9909

Kevin Bazeley served as a navigator in VC10 transport aircraft and in Nimrod maritime patrol aircraft, before being discharged from the RAF when his superiors discovered that he was gay.

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Rolls-Royce Griffon 57A

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1953-1969, London, Hangar Three/Four, 69/E/1062

A 2,500 horsepower inline 12-cylinder aero engine. Electric starter; for use on Avro Shackleton.

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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 two: The Multi Seat Dinghy

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-4004/002

Training film on survival at sea. The crew of a ditched aircraft board their dinghy and demonstrate survival drills and dinghy features before being found by a maritime patrol aircraft.

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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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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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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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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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