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Royal Air Force at War, The: The Unseen Films, 1940 - 1944

Synopsis
This 3 disc collection of 24 training and public information shorts was filmed during the war and includes films on a variety of subjects. There are training films about technical matters (such as how to arm a bomber), morale boosting propaganda, and advice to the general public, including ‘A Fighter Has Crashed’ in which actor David Farrar explains how to open a cockpit in the event of having to rescue a pilot from a crashed plane.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2014
Subjects
History
Keywords
aeroplanes; propaganda films; Royal Air Force; training films; World War II

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£19.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
329 minutes
Year
2017

Publisher

Name

Imperial War Museum

Distributor

Name

Simply Home Entertainment

Email
info@simplyhe.co.uk
Web
https://www.simplyhe.com External site opens in new window
Phone
0844 848 2000
Address
PO Box 7741
Ringwood
BH24 9FA
Notes
Online retailer specialising in DVDs on aviation, maritime, military and transport history, British heritage and some more general non-fiction topics, as well as television dramas and documentaries. Sale online or via retail outlets. Formerly known as DD Home Entertainment.

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