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British troops in Saudi Arabia (1990)

Genre

Interview

RAF navigator, Squadron Leader Ted Threapleton (with 11 Squadron from RAF Leeming) on how British troops have been accepted by the Saudis, and troops’ morale. Male interviewer not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

SDP leader Dr David Owen MP in Berkshire (1981)

A speech by SDP leader Dr David Owen MP in Berkshire. [Box 5]

ILR South Radio Online Audio

Pete Murray in conversation with Col.John Blashford-Snell (1987)

An interview with Colonel John Blashford-Snell - explorer, expedition leader and current leader of Operation Raleigh (also noted for his fearless after-dinner speaking!).

ILR Sharing Radio Online Audio

Squadron leader on plane missing in Gulf War strikes (1991)

Genre

Interview

Tom Carter interviews RAF Squadron Leader Sandy Davies on the RAF Tornado crew missing from his squadron in the Gulf War air strikes. On how they monitor missions; how soon they knew an aircraft was lost;...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

RAF Auxiliary 4626 squadron called up for Gulf (1991)

Genre

Interview; News report

Report on the first RAF Auxiliary squadron to be called up since the Second World War as preparations for a Gulf war are underway. 4626 Squadron based in Wiltshire will provide medical back up in the Gulf....

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Tornado squadron deployed to Bahrain (1990)

Genre

Press conference; Speech

UK Defence Secretary Tom King announces his decision to deploy another squadron of Tornado GR1 aircraft to Bahrain to support the British presence in the Gulf.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Falklands war - Special Boat Squadron (1982)

Genre

Interview

Interview with military expert James Short, on the possible deployment of the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) forces in the South Atlantic during the Falklands war. Male interviewer not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Role of RN Special Boat Squadron in Falklands landing (1985)

Genre

Interview

Unidentified male on the secret operations of the Royal Navy’s Special Boat Squadron. Recounting an interview given by a Rear Admiral prior to the 1982 landing of the Task Force at San Carlos Bay in the...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Euan Lloyd on Falklands film (1982)

Genre

News report; Interview

John Draper reports on the intention of film maker Euan Lloyd to make a film featuring the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) working on the Falkland Islands. Original catalogue record gives transmission date of...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Falklands battle lines being drawn (1982)

Genre

Interview; News report

Dan Damon and Bill Bingham present part of LBC Reports on the battle lines being formed in the Falkland Islands. With Andrew Manderstam reporting a UN Security Council informal session to discuss the failure...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio