Two books about RAE Bedford, one as safetypee has mentioned
“A short illustrated history of RAE Bedford” by Arthur Pearcy. Airlife pubs ISBN 1 85310 660 8.
and another book with more information and photographs
"Wings over Thurleigh" by Micheal D. Dobson ISBN 0-9541594-0-3
The second book covers 1954 to 1994, an amazing history of research and development.
ps In 'Wings over Thurleigh' I figure in the photograph on page 98