This December, Koch Vision and the Imperial War Museum will release to DVD a collection of rare World War II films never before available on home video, and many that have not been seen since the war years. ROYAL AIR FORCE AT WAR: THE UNSEEN FILMS and ROYAL NAVY AT WAR: THE UNSEEN FILMS are multiple DVD collections of complete and uncut original British military films preserved in the Museum’s vaults chronicling the service of the RAF and Royal Navy from 1940 to 1944. These carefully selected historical artifacts cover a truly diverse range of subjects, from the obvious morale booster, to public information and instructional films. Arriving in stores December 9th, the ROYAL AIR FORCE AT WAR: THE UNSEEN FILMS 3- DVD set will be available for $29.98SRP and ROYAL NAVY AT WAR: THE UNSEEN FILMS will be available for $39.98SRP. Both historical collections are essential viewing for WW2 and British history buffs.
Port Washington, NY– This December, Koch Vision and the Imperial War Museum will release to DVD a collection of rare World War II films never before available on home video, and many that have not been seen since the war years. ROYAL AIR FORCE AT WAR: THE UNSEEN FILMS and ROYAL NAVY AT WAR: THE UNSEEN FILMS are multiple DVD collections of complete and uncut original British military films preserved in the Museum’s vaults chronicling the service of the RAF and Royal Navy from 1940 to 1944. These carefully selected historical artifacts cover a truly diverse range of subjects, from the obvious morale booster, to public information and instructional films. Arriving in stores December 9th, the ROYAL AIR FORCE AT WAR: THE UNSEEN FILMS 3- DVD set will be available for $29.98SRP and ROYAL NAVY AT WAR: THE UNSEEN FILMS will be available for $39.98SRP. Both historical collections are essential viewing for WW2 and British history buffs.
THE ROYAL AIR FORCE AT WAR: THE UNSEEN FILMS is a unique collection of 21 films on three extra-length DVDs covering the period 1940-1944. These historically fascinating films cover varied topics, from ditching procedures for Halifax bomber crews to a celebration of the newly introduced Lancaster and from instructions for navigators on board Stirlings to the best way to rescue crashed fighter pilots from their cockpits. There are film guides to preventing air accidents, fascinating behind-the-scenes accounts of servicing Wellington bombers and even a look at the RAF Regiment. Taken together, these 24 training and public information films provide a fascinating historical record of the Royal Air Force at the height of the war years.
THE ROYAL NAVY AT WAR: THE UNSEEN FILMS includes four DVD volumes spanning the period from 1940 to 1943. These 28 films, all relating to the Royal Navy, give both a general overview of the navy’s role at the time and an in-depth look at some of its activities. A collection of wartime Naval instructional films prepared for the Admiralty offers a detailed and truly diverse look at the skills exposed to be mastered by the men of the Royal Navy and their duties on board ship. Another collection covers the commissioning of the HMS Howe, HMS London, HMS King George V and other vessels that saw service during WWII. More films offer a diverse insight into Fleet Air Arm operations and its carriers and aircraft. As a complete set, these films are necessary viewing for anyone interested in British maritime history.
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