Back to All Videos

Image for The RAF at War 1918 – 1939

The RAF at War 1918 – 1939

Genre: Aviation, Documentary, Military

The RAF at War 1918 – 1939 covers the first two decades of the history of the Royal Air Force. These episodes cover the period leading up to the organization of the RAF and its buildup in the period immediately preceding the start of the Second World War.

Episode 1: Useless for the Purpose of War

The story of the formation of the RAF concentrates on the evolution of aircraft development and the new art of air combat from the early aircraft of the 1900s to the squadrons of 1918.

Episode 2: Under Distant Skies

The story of the RAF in the 20s and 30s where it found a new role patrolling the distant reaches of the British Empire and thrilling crowds in Great Britain with air shows and acrobatic displays.

The A-Z of RAF Aircraft (bonus)

This comprehensive A-Z features mini profiles on a large number of RAF aircraft types, from the early days of the RFC up to the current day.

Label: Military Heritage Institute

Catalog ID: MHI 1104

Catalog Number: 1104

Episode Listing

Useless for the Purpose of War

Under Distant Skies

The A-Z of RAF Aircraft (bonus)

Interested in Licensing This Video?

Use the form below to provide the essentials of your request and we will be in touch as soon as possible.

the full scope of your intended use