Nightbomber Film
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Nightbomber Film
Apologies if this has been posted before...I tried a search, honest!
I last saw this several years ago on Channel 4 in the UK, and have tried to find it several times since. I happened to find a link earlier and thought others may be interested.
Night Bombers Video Documentary at FactualTV
Starts with an advert, but the film is all period colour and almost an hour long. Watched only a few minutes so far. It all looks so recent.
Cheers!
I last saw this several years ago on Channel 4 in the UK, and have tried to find it several times since. I happened to find a link earlier and thought others may be interested.
Night Bombers Video Documentary at FactualTV
Starts with an advert, but the film is all period colour and almost an hour long. Watched only a few minutes so far. It all looks so recent.
Cheers!
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Excellent video, thanks for the link!
I was fascinated to see FIDO in use - I'd just read Arthur Clarke's account of the development of the radar-controlled landing systems in Glide Path, which also describes FIDO, so it was very interesting to see it actually operating.
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I was fascinated to see FIDO in use - I'd just read Arthur Clarke's account of the development of the radar-controlled landing systems in Glide Path, which also describes FIDO, so it was very interesting to see it actually operating.
SD
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Glad the film has been both entertaining and instructional!
It makes a change from the more familiar sequences that seem to get recycled in modern documentaries.
Now I just need to find the elusive Buccaneer at Red Flag and I will be entirely happy.
Cheers!
It makes a change from the more familiar sequences that seem to get recycled in modern documentaries.
Now I just need to find the elusive Buccaneer at Red Flag and I will be entirely happy.
Cheers!
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Excellent documentary! Also worth reading from rear gunner POV:
Breathtaking account of one of Second World War's most dangerous jobs.... gunner on a Lancaster bomber | Mail Online
Breathtaking account of one of Second World War's most dangerous jobs.... gunner on a Lancaster bomber | Mail Online
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Vitesse,
Thanks so much for posting the link - really great film which serves to illustrate again how much we owe to all of the aircrew involved
Available from A*****n @ £12.48 although currently out of stock - just ordered mine
Thanks so much for posting the link - really great film which serves to illustrate again how much we owe to all of the aircrew involved
Available from A*****n @ £12.48 although currently out of stock - just ordered mine
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Thanks for the thanks!
Looking at the Amazon reviews, it seems the film was only declassified in the late 70's, apparently due to the electronics.
My problem in finding it was that I forgot the title...
Can barely imagine Videos being at £49! As a youngster, I desperately wanted Pink Floyd's The Wall, but at that price, no way!
Looking at the Amazon reviews, it seems the film was only declassified in the late 70's, apparently due to the electronics.
My problem in finding it was that I forgot the title...
Can barely imagine Videos being at £49! As a youngster, I desperately wanted Pink Floyd's The Wall, but at that price, no way!
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..and that was when videos were in their infancy and 'supply and demand' ruled. I also have a copy that I paid a premium for, but would sell sell it for a fraction of that price, so am open to offers?
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Nightbomber was filmed " on Location"
by a serving RAF officer.
He used a Bell and Howell cinecamera he had bought in the US so very early colour.
Well put together
by a serving RAF officer.He used a Bell and Howell cinecamera he had bought in the US so very early colour.
Well put together
