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Paul Warren Wilson’s round-the-world flight attempt (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Paul Warren Wilson discusses his planned flight around the world in a single-engined plane. He explains the route and the possible problems that the crew could face, as well as the funding behind the trip....
Concorde noise levels controversy (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on controversy over the noise levels created by the supersonic aircraft Concorde at Kennedy Airport in New York. The Concorde does not have any special flight patterns or regulations in place to...
Journey to Australia in a Tiger Moth (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview about a pilot’s journey to Australia in a Tiger Moth aeroplane. He speaks about his trip and the problems and people he encounters.
David Cyster solo flight (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
David Cyster on his arrival in Darwin, Australia (12/3/78) at the end of his solo flight in his Tiger Moth biplane. Interviewer not identified.
New Rolls Royce engine (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Humphrey Wood, Rolls Royce, on new engine to generate electricity as a sideline to supplying engines for Concorde. Interviewer not identified. Sound level low.
Dr John Tanner on the Battle of Britain Museum (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Dr John Tanner on the opening of the Battle of Britain Museum. He talks about how unique the museum is, the full range of aircraft that took part, and his favourite aircraft. Male interviewer not identified.
Drugs seized at Lincolnshire private airstrip (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Patrick Dickinson, owner of an airstrip in Lincolnshire, tells how custom men ambushed an aircraft that landed on his runway, seized cannabis and made some arrests. Male interviewer not identified.
Sale of Harrier planes to China (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male Conservative politician (poss. Ian Gilmour) on the possible sale of Harrier aircraft to China. Speaker supports the sale and feels that the Government has taken too long to conclude the...
Frederick Mulley on sale of aircraft to China (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Fred Mulley, Secretary of State for Defence, on the sale (by Britain) of Harrier aircraft to the Chinese Government. Mulley says the protests of Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev may be a token gesture and that...
James Wellbeloved on RAF defence (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour MP and Minister for the RAF, James Wellbeloved on Britain’s armed forces and their ability to defend the United Kingdom. Wellbeloved emphasises that Britain is a committed member of NATO and will...