Sep 06, 1935
50 min
Full-HD

R.A.F. (1935)

Here from 1935 is Gaumont British's documentary about the Royal Air Force, simply titled "R.A.F." and directed by John Betts. This film looks at the training of new recruits, and includes views of many (now rare) aircraft of the period.

Category

Documentary History War

Country

United Kingdom

Companies

Gaumont-British Picture Corporation British Acoustic Films

W. Helmore

Self - Narrator (as Squadron Leader W.Helmore)

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