The Battle Of Britain

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The story of the Battle of Britain

Narrated by Michael Aspel

Running Time 52 minutes

The Airships

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The remarkable Giants Of The Sky and their pivitol role in history

As seen on Channel 4

Running Time 156 minutes

Great Battleships of the Second World War

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The story of Germany's great battleships during Hitler's naval expansion programme through to its destruction in World War 2

Running Time 60 minutes

Great Bombers of the Second World War

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The study of the bomber's deployed by both allied axis forces during the second world war

Running time 87 minutes

The Dambusters Raid

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The story of the daring mission that helped win World War 2

Running Time 48 minutes

The Lancaster Bomber

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The fascinating story of one of the icons of British Aviation History

Running Time 55 minutes

The Spitfire Story

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The story of R.J Mitchell and his most famous aircraft design

Running Time 86 minutes

De Havilland Mosquito Bomber

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Telling the story of the De Havilland Mosquito aircraft, from design to production and how it played a vital role in the second World war

Running Time 56 minutes

 

The Avro Vulcan

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Investigating the history of the Avro Vulcan V Bomber from its conception in the early 1950's through to its service in the falklands in 1982

Running Time 56 minutes

The Short Sunderland Flying Boat

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Tracing the history of the Short Sunderland flying boat from its introduction to service in 1938 through to its duties in World war 2 and until its retirement in 1958

Running Time 58 minutes

The Red Arrows

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The Red Arrows, the worlds best known acrobatic display team is the product of a long tradition of excellence in RAF air show flying.

At air shows throughout the world they perform as one of Britains finest ambassadors.

The documentary traces the ancestry of the team, through to the displays showing how the Red Arrows have maintaned their reputation for reliability and professionalism and have always lived up to their squadron motto Eclat which means Excellence

Running Time 57 mins

Air Sea Rescue

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Royal Air Force maintains a round the clock, year round search and rescue service covering the United Kingdom and a large area of the surrounding sea.

When a scarmble call comes in, whether it is a ship in distress, military or civilian air crews in trouble, a climber lost on a snow covered mountain-side or a fire on an oil rig, RAF Rescue is there to provide assistance, day or night and whatever the conditions.

This programme traces the origins of the rescue service from World War 1 until recent times, from the Flying Boats through to the sophisticated helicopters now in service, including "Real Life" footage of dramatic and dangerous rescues recorded on film by the rescue teams.

Running Time 57 miuntes

The History of the RAF

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This programme examines the various roles of the Royal Air Force from 1917 until the present day.

Running time 174 minutes

3 Disc Set

Spitfire & Hurricane

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Two programmes which profile Britains historic defenders of the skies

Running Time 102 minutes

Concorde Flies

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The progress and developments of the prototypes influenced both the politics and economics of the era leading eventually to the dual nationality of the aircraft, complex construction processes and massive overspends in the race for civil aviation supremacy.

As concorde prepared to enter service her great potential for dominating the skies was being challenged by the new large aircraft being built by the Americans, Concorde would be much faster, but the US aircraft were cheaper to operate.

Other aircraft could not come close to matching her swiftness and elegance, still, breaking into the ll important American market would prove difficult as Concorde evolved so did the market challanges.

Running Time 60 minutes

Reconnaissance Aircraft

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Reconnaissance aircraft play a significant role in both war and peace time, this programme looks several planes that were deployed in this crucial activity including the RA-5C, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, PC3 Orion andf the Grumman E-2 Hawkeye

Running Time 61 minutes

Steam Era: Blackmore Vale & The Bluebell

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Side by side unfolds the story of the Blackmore Vale which we see first in its working life, before being sent to the scrap yard, courtesy of vintage film from the Transport trust.

The dedicated efforts of the Bulleids society to restore this truly magnificent circa 1946 engine is a rousing experience only fully appreciated by watching this powerful machine roaring down the Bluebell Line

Running Time 55 minutes

Steam Era: Steaming Back To Marylebone

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Narrator David Coleman gives a vivid account of the history of one of London's most famous stations and its associated Great Central Railway and Hotel.

The station first built in 1899 when it had only four platforms was in its halycon days graced by some of the most famous names such as the Flyinf Scotsman and The Mallard.

The moving moment is recorded when the last commercial Black Five steams out of the station and rare film footage documents its historic progress north en route to Nottingham.

Marylebones links with the Golden Age of Steam still linger even today and since 1985 steam specials have been run, we join the Sir Nigel Gresley on its majestic way down the line to Stratford Upon Avon thus recreasting a bygone era in an unforgettable way.

Running Time 60 minutes

Steam Era: Bluebell On Parade

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This action packed DVD gives an in depth look behind the scenes at life on the Bluebell Railway, whose motto "Floreat Vapor" (let steam flourish) is more than justified by the vast array of locos in action featured here.

Early film shows enthusiastic youngsters clearing the way for the inaugural trip on the line in 1960, we also see all the backroom operations required to keep the railway operational, including the workshops.

The intricate and detailed process of restoration from scrap yard to full steam ahead in the Bluebell On Parade is a revelation.

Running Time 55 minutes

A Z Of Steam Railways

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A double feature which examines the development of the steam locomotive in Britain, includes Stephenson's Rocket, early railway carriages, rural lines and retired locomotives being scrapped

Running Time 110 minutes


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