Three features including rare original films preserved in the vaults of the Imperial War Museum. Includes: 'The Royal Air Force At War: The Unseen Films 1940', 'The Royal Air Force... more
in the Museum's vaults. Many have never been released to the public before and are presented here, complete and uncut, for the very first time. These films are of great historical importance and are essential viewing for anyone interested in British military and aviation history.THE ROYAL AIR FORCE AT WAR: THE UNSEEN FILMS 1940 collects together previously unavailable wartime RAF training and information films for the first time. All six films presented here date from 1940, probably the most important year in the RAF's long and distinguished history. As well as providing an important film record of diverse aspects of the RAF during the Battle of Britain year, the collection also includes film of many of the aircraft types in use at the time.BITS OF OUR AIRCRAFT ARE MISSINGA dramatised warning against stealing parts from crashed RAF aircraft.DISCIPLINE AND MORALEAn explanation of the RAF command structure and why discipline is considered so vital to the effectiveness of the RAF.ENEMY INTERROGATION OF PRISONERSA Dramatised warning to airmen showing the fate that may befall them if captured.GUN TURRET DRILL (THE FRASER NASH TURRET)A detailed instruction film for front and rear gunners on Wellingtons, the mainstay of the RAF bomber force in 1940.THE BOULTON PAUL TURRETThis rare instruction film looks at arming, maintaining and operating the turret on the Boulton Paul Defiant fighter.LOCAL BOY MAKES GOODAn extraordinary cartoon showing the effects of oxygen deprivation on a Hampden crew tangling with Me109s.
in the Museum's vaults. Many have never been released to the public before and are presented here, complete and uncut, for the very first time. These films are of great historical importance and are essential viewing for anyone interested in British military and aviation history.THE ROYAL AIR FORCE AT WAR: THE UNSEEN FILMS 1941-1942 collects together previously unavailable wartime RAF training and information films for the first time. The seven films presented here capture the RAF in the middle years of the war. The immediate threat of invasion was over - but victory looked very far away indeed. The RAF was strengthening itself and preparing for a long and bloody hard-fought campaign. The emphasis is very much on bombers and the role of RAF Bomber Command - Britain's only real way of taking the war directly to Nazi Germany in those long years.THE FIRST THING British Films Ltd made this guide to rudimentary drill and rank recognition in the RAF, stressing the importance to keep up standards in the ranks.RE-ARMING A BOMBER A detailed look at how a Wellington bomber is serviced before a raid, with particular emphasis on the armaments.RAF ACTION British Movietone News' stirring celebration of the fine history and traditions of the RAF, with a parade of the RAF aircraft types in service in 1941.AIR SENSE Gee Films Ltd made this guide to avoiding preventable accidents, aimed at elementary flying training schools.FLY AWAY PETER The story of how RAF aircraft are delivered to overseas postings, featuring Wellingtons, Beaufighters, Hudsons, Blenheims and Liberators.IN THE DRINK This MOI film features a dramatic reconstruction of a Halifax bomber ditching in the sea and looks at the safety equipment carried on board.SKY GIANT Movietone's celebration of the powerful new bomber just coming into service with the RAF - the Avro Lancaster.
unavailable wartime RAF training and information films for the first time. The eight films presented here date from 1943 and 1944. Far from being on the defensive - as it had been during the early years of the war - the RAF was now firmly on the offensive, taking the war to the enemy with a vengeance and looking forward to its role in the invasion of Europe that was certain to come. Of particular note in this collection is rare footage of the Stirling, a Bomber Command aircraft all too often overlooked in favour of the Lancaster.A Fighter Has Crashed - Made by Selwyn Films, this information film shows the best way to rescue a pilot from a crashed Spitfire, Typhoon or Beaufighter.Missed Date - A stark but poetic warning to RAF personnel that you never know who may be listening in your local pub.Nought Feet - A training film teaching low flying navigation techniques, packed with low level footage.RAF Regiment - A rare look at the supporting role of the Regiment, with dramatic combat scenes from the North African Campaign and rare RAF Kittyhawk footage.Towards The Offensive - Bostons, Spitfires, Lancasters and USAAF B-17s are all featured in this celebration of the Allies on the attack.We Attack - A stirring celebration of the RAF on the offensive, comparing the war to tactics on a soccer pitch.Front Line Airforce - The RAF Film Production Unit's account of establishing a forward fighter airbase in support of the 8th Army during the Italian Campaign.Night Flight - The re-created raid by Stirling bombers emphasises the role of the Navigator in the success of the mission.
RAF At War - Unseen Films - The Complete Series (DVD)
Product details
Genre: Documentaries & Biographies - Military Documentary - Air
Classification: Exempt
Colour: Black & White
Running Time: 6 hours
Plot: Three features including rare original films preserved in the vaults of the Imperial War Museum. Includes: 'The Royal Air Force At War: The Unseen Films 1940', 'The Royal Air Force At War: The Unseen Films 1941-1942' and 'The Royal Air Force At War: The Unseen Films 1943-1944'.
Release details
DVD Region: DVD
Studio(s): SIMPLY MEDIA; TRILOGY LOGISTICS
Release date: 04/10/2004
No of Discs: 3
Catalogue No: DD 20380
Barcode: 5019322203803
DVD Description
Three features including rare original films preserved in the vaults of the Imperial War Museum. Includes: 'The Royal Air Force At War: The Unseen Films 1940', 'The Royal Air Force At War: The Unseen Films 1941-1942' and 'The Royal Air Force At War: The Unseen Films 1943-1944'.
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