Summary: Manufacturer's film advertising the advantages of various British Aircraft Corporation products.
Description: A Puma helicopter carries a Rapier surface to air missile launcher as an underslung load; the system is then used to shoot down a target aircraft. Swingfire demonstrates its capability, and the film shows the differences between the Jet Provost training aircraft and the Strikemaster combat aeroplane that was developed from it. A Strikemaster attacks ground targets and demonstrates its manoeuvrability, even when carrying weapons. The prototype Tornado, the Panavia 200, takes off and refuels in the air from a Victor tanker while the narrator describes its performance and characteristics. A Jaguar proves its ability to fly low and fast, operate from improvised runways such as strips of motorway, and the accuracy of its laser-guided weapons and Head-Up Display (HUD), dropping conventional and cluster bombs and firing rockets at parked vehicles.
Production Details: British Aircraft Corporation (Production sponsor)
British Aircraft Corporation, Military Aircraft Division, Film Unit (Production company)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Technical Details: Format: 16mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 421 ft; Running time: 12 mins
