Heroes Of The Battle Of Britain: A Nation Remembers
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The Last Of The Few takes a detailed look at the Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight as it prepares for its 50th year of display & commemorative flying with a thrilling display at the Biggin Hill International Air Show in 2007. As Spitfires and Hurricanes undergo servicing and maintenance, the Avro Lancaster heavy bomber of the Flight is stripped back to its skin for a major overhaul. We follow the work involved as these aircraft are reinstated in the markings and colour schemes of machines flown by courageous and outstanding aircrew of World War II. Exclusive interviews with personnel of the Memorial Flight reveal the passion and enthusiasm that lies behind the expertise of those who maintain and fly these magnificent aircraft. Pilots who have previously flown the latest jet fighters describe the excitement and techniques of flying these classic warplanes, especially the huge Lancaster bomber. And in stark contrast, interviews with veteran aircrew of Fighter and Bomber Command, provide a chilling reminder of the reality of operational flying in hostile skies. Dramatic archive footage from WWII illustrates differences and similarities with the flight of today, while new material, shot with the full cooperation of the Memorial Flight, on the ground and in the air, allows us to participate in the Flight’s preparations for the display at Biggin Hill and the display itself.
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When people tell me how beautiful the polished engine cases are, on my 650 Bonneville, I tell them "They are made from the same alloy as a Spitfire".
Thank you so much for your service gentle men!🤟
Such beautiful aircraft, terrific flying and outstanding dedication to the memory of brave airmen.
Brave soldiers!! Greatest generation Ever!!
@canyoudigit5058
4 жыл бұрын
Well said Cindy. Sadly, I think we will never see the likes of these fine men & women again.
@DomhnallOSuileabhainPrin-tm1fw
4 жыл бұрын
Do you include the Soviets in that description?
God bless all those brave young men and woman who were sacrificed in the bloody slaughter on both sides of the line.
Talk of pilots who died REMEMBRANCE DAY = POPPY DAY
We take our hat off to these gentlemen. They will be remembered.
More of these kinds of Documentaries are needed! Thank You
This Documentary was made while some of the WW 2 Veterans were still alive for interviews and personal testimonies, adds depth and authenticity to this informative production.
When one studies the war time aircraft it takes abit for the realization to set in just how many gave their lives in them and just how violently these men died. It is to them the battle of Britain flight should always be remembered. Sacrifices made so that others may live will never be tarnished unless forgotten. As for me allowing those sacrifices to be forgotten is the ultimate form of disrespect and dishonor. This American was choking back tears during this program, I only wish the United States had such an honorable flight of warbirds as well. The fact the Battle of Britain is maintained by the R.A.F. makes it really special as it is like they never stopped serving since their days as front line aircraft.
Magnificent and moving great story. Thank you for that from France.
Omgoodness! I really didn't know about the 'agreed rescue food plan' in Holland!
I salute you, gentlemen. I pray for those who fell. I wish you who are still active a good return home.
Outstanding men!
Hero's everyone o them ❤ never to be forgotten
even though Britain won the war, she lost the most and gained the least. England made its final war debt payments in 2006.
@fidziek
3 жыл бұрын
Ha! I have discovered it, too. Almost like Poland, although we did not have any colonies, only our fresh independence... The Russians and Germans hate our country to this day...So yes! Great Britain has been robbed from her Empire status by... democratic and peaceful USA... We can now hear the laughter of history...
LEST WE FORGET.
I remember actually sitting in and old spitfire at the oxford museum in England, it's great to have touched a part of history,I wandered who flew it during the battle of Britain 🤔🤔
28:56 For a second I thought that was Alastair Caldwell, McLaren F1 team boss in 70s
Don't say British pilots say Allied pilots. Don't say remember, say commemorate. Small things mean a big difference.
It was my honor to shake the hand of Col. Handley RCAF one of the few. On his mantle in his home in Brunswick Me sat 5 propeller tips mounted from the planes he crash landed 1939-1945
I’ve always wanted to fly a ww2 era fighter. I’ve often wondered if I could build one but after watching this maybe not. If a pilot was thousands of hours has to train again then someone with no experience probably couldn’t.
It sounds like our Harleys before we take of on a run !
Why all war times gun camera films are without lancaster bombers?
The most feared plane over Germany was the landcaster,it carried the famous Earthquake and tallboy bombs,they destroyed the massive battleship" tirpitz" they were quite some aircraft...
Berlin alone had 150 thousand anti aircraft guns, it's amazing that anyone came back from a bombing raid.
To think this sort of patriotism is frowned upon nowadays. Young miseducated people are ruining what had been achieved through so much sacrifice.
Pilots in WWII did NOT wear chrome domes!
You all probably know this put many times you can rebuild fuel pumps, starters and other engine parts from 2 or 3 other models most of the time manufactures reused internal parts.
@Sterlingjob
4 жыл бұрын
As long as they are within tolerance and good condition!
@WILLYBREATH_v
4 жыл бұрын
As many times as you like if you're an absolute genius like me haha Kirk you're so stupid and dumb!
@kirkmorrison6131
4 жыл бұрын
@@Sterlingjob Yes, but often manufactures take production parts they have tooling for and just change the housing. The same arm, bladder, etc or motor in a new housing. I bet the Griffin used the same parts as latter inline engines.
So you spell heroes wrong and have pictures of Lancaster bombers which weren’t even developed in 1940. Classy.
24:00 - a very British way of making two Lancasters from just one... ;-P then... 27:10 - a Spitfire with 303 Polish Squadron markings (Poles call them: Rafaels) - to all of those morons complaining that England do not remember us, foreigners... (and there's also another one with Chech squadron markings)...
@fidziek
3 жыл бұрын
27:45 - what you mean "there are no simulators"??? What about hundred of games, since 1990 ??? (and many of them are really good)
Looking at Britain now........poor souls why did they bother?
@casmsfrought9956
4 жыл бұрын
Now see....thats a fact and its sad But war is worse so i guess they did bother.
Too many ads to enjoy this channel... Such a shame!
@Lassisvulgaris
4 жыл бұрын
Have you tried AdBlock...?
Cat's eyes? Wasn't trying that John Cunningham's nickname?
Producing aircraft was the main concern ? Perhaps producing pilots and crew was more important !
Why do they always have a Lancaster as part of the Battle of Britain imagery? They have nothing to do with it. Read a book!
@kneeslider47
3 жыл бұрын
The answer is given in this documentary. Try listening to the BoBMF CO who explains it.
I thought the nickname of Cats Eyes was attributed to John Cunningham (I think his Christian name was John)
@markharlock6474
Жыл бұрын
Correct, night fighter ace Gp Capt John Cunningham, the nickname was a cover for the ability to 'see' enemy aircraft at night using radar.
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Ironically the last pilot still alive who fought in the Battle of Britain is Irish.
Tôi còn sống Trung Quốc không ngày nào để yên vậy thế giới xóa sổ Trung Quốc 😡💛✌️
Yep, you made England safe for islam!😜
The Germans could never invade England due to having no navy as they lost most of it in Norway