FRANCIS, Geoffrey
Imperial War Museum Collection,
Accession Number E000100
- Imperial War Museum
Source
- 3
Total Reels
- IWM
Interviewer
- 01:32:04
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 3
Metadata
- 5 Dec 1980
Recording Date
- 00:31:21
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Citation/reproduction requires written permission from the source
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Synopsis
Synopsis is taken from the source:
Recollections of period as cadet at RAF College, Cranwell, 1925: background prior to joining RAF; ground instruction; pace of flying instruction; character of Avro 504K; crashing an Avro 504K on third solo; continuation of flying training; encouragement of motorcycle ownership; sporting activities; instructional staff. Period on flying boat course at RAF Calshot, 1926-1927: reasons for choosing of choosing flying boats after graduation from Cranwell; character of Supermarine Southampton flying boats; landing accident on Solent; story of crash on Great North Road whilst flying De Havilland 9A at Cranwell. Aspects of period as pilot with 481 (Coastal Reconnaissance) Flight and 202 (Flying Boat) Sqdn, RAF in Malta, 1927-1930: flying duties including naval co- operation, meteorological flights and ration flights.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 3
Metadata
- 5 Dec 1980
Recording Date
- 00:29:31
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Citation/reproduction requires written permission from the source
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Synopsis
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Continues: Recollections of period as pilot with 230 (Flying Boat) Sqdn, RAF in Far East, 1938-1939: posting to squadron, 1938; long distance flights in Short Sunderland flying boats; navigation and weather conditions; character of Short Sunderland including crew, specifications and flying after engine failures; navigation techniques over sea; search patterns at sea; problems of ship identification; lack of effects of formation of Fleet Air Arm; independence and attitude of flying boat squadron personnel; strength of flying boat squadrons.
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