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Central Band of the RAF - 100 years of British Military Aviation

The RAF Central Band, one of the finest wind bands in the world, celebrates 100 years of British military aviation with music especially recorded for the show. With Frank Renton.

The Central Band of the Royal Air Force celebrate 100 years of British Military Aviation with music specially recorded for the programme. Frank Renton talks to The Air Chief Marshall Sir Stephen Dalton, Conductor Flight Lieutenant Richard Murray and Senior Aircraftman trombonist Jonathan Pippen about life in the band and the role musicians play in today's RAF.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 9 May 2012 21:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Central Band of the RAF conducted by Flight Lieutenant Richard Murray

    Spitfire Prelude

  • Central Band of the RAF conducted by Flight Lieutenant Richard Murray

    Lawrence Of Arabia Theme

  • Central Band of the RAF conducted by Flight Lieutenant Richard Murray

    Autumn Leaves

  • Central Band of the RAF conducted by Flight Lieutenant Richard Murray

    Intro & March – Battle Of Britain

  • Central Band of the RAF conducted by Flight Lieutenant Richard Murray

    The Air Cadets

  • Central Band of the RAF conducted by Flight Lieutenant Richard Murray

    Untitled

Broadcast

  • Wed 9 May 2012 21:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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