Title:D-DAY SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIONS, NORMANDY, JUNE 2004 (RAF MOBILE NEWS TEAM TAPE 9) [Allocated Title]
Film Number:BFR 131
Other titles:RAF STRIKE COMMAND MOBILE NEWS TEAM - MAY 2008 DELIVERY [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Aircraft of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire prepare to take part in the commemorations.
Description: I. General views of Avro Lancaster "City of Lincoln" being prepared on apron.
II. Hangar interior: preparation of various fighter aircraft, including Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXe aircraft (with Merlin engine and interior of Cockpit briefly shown).
III. Douglas DC3 Dakota with Pegasus insignia on the apron. Interior shots show seats for paratroops. Cockpit also shown.
IV. Headquarters of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, including signage and interior shot of crest (Signed by HM Queen Elizabeth II).
V. Interior shots of Avro Lancaster: cockpit, rear gun bay, 360-degree shot taken through hatch on the roof of the aircraft showing wings, exterior of cockpit and gun bay.
VI. Aerial shots through Lancaster rear gunner's bay of the Lincolnshire landscape and Humber estuary where various cruise ships (including MV Van Gogh are anchored. Scene (shot from Lancaster) on airfield at Coningsby, where Hurricane and Spitfire prepare for take-off.
Alternative Title:RAF STRIKE COMMAND MOBILE NEWS TEAM - MAY 2008 DELIVERY [Allocated Series Title]
Production Details: Royal Air Force (Production sponsor)
RAF Strike Command Media Services (Video) Mobile News Team (Production company)
Sutton, Mark (Production individual)
Personalities, Units and Organisations:
Keywords:
Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: None
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: Mini-DV
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Tape length: 90; Running time: 17 mins
