A FIGHTER HAS CRASHED [Main Title]

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  • Title: A FIGHTER HAS CRASHED [Main Title]
  • Film Number: AMY 369
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  • Summary: Correct procedures for rescuing aircrew from crashed aircraft.
  • Description: A family attempts to rescue the pilot from a Spitfire which crashes near their farmhouse, with help from a Home Guard man and a policeman. In their confusion and panic they inadvertently kill the pilot with an axe and set fire to the aircraft. Later in the pub a helpful RAF officer explains the proper methods of gaining access to aircraft (illustrated with film of the actual aircraft - Spitfire, Typhoon and Beaufighter) and of releasing the pilot from his equipment.
  • Access Conditions: Attribution: © IWM
  • Featured Period: 1939-1945
  • Production Date: 1943
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: Royal Air Force (Production sponsor) Selwyn Films (Production company) Farrar, David (Production cast)
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  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W Sound format: Sound Soundtrack language: English Title language: English
  • Technical Details: Format: 16mm Number of items/reels/tapes: 2 Footage: 543 ft; Running time: 15 mins
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  • Notes: Remarks : the opening sequence is hilariously unconvincing. Acquisition : source given refers to copy catalogued; IWM also holds copies from other sources.
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