Summary: Manufacturer's film on the Jaguar aircraft in RAF squadron service, beginning with the advantages of the aircraft's design in maintaining and repairing it to the required standard and including comments by a squadron engineering officer. Jaguars are shown taking part in exercises with the Army, practising the ground attack role against ground forces and targets such as dams and bridges. Pilots comment on the Jaguar's effectiveness, and on the bomb release modes available. Ground handling characteristics, operational turnaround and the photographic reconnaissance role are also covered.
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Colour:Colour
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Object_Number:MIL 224
Sound:Sound
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Featured Period:1976-1989
Production Date:1977
Production Country: GB
Production Details: British Aerospace (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: 680 ft; Running time: 19 mins
