The RAF at War: Part Three

Three part documentary of the history of the Royal Air Force during World War Two. They combine actual Air Ministry films and period newsreel footage with interviews of surviving members of the air force. This final part covers the the years 1941-1945 from the campaigns to attack German military targets to mass night bombing, primarily from the viewpont of Bomber Command, and associated Air-Sea rescue. It ends with the food aid flights to the Netherlands immediatly prior to Victory in Europe. Featured aircraft include the Bristol Blenheim, the Vickers Wellington, and the heavy bombers Short Stirling, Handley Page Halifax and Avro Lancaster.

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Release Date

January 3, 2004

Status

Released

Original Title

The RAF at War: Part Three

Runtime

59min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Part of

The War File: The RAF at War

Includes: The RAF at War: Part One, The RAF at War: Part Two, The RAF at War: Part Three