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The RAF at War 1961 – 2008

Genre: Aviation, Documentary, Military

The RAF at War 1961 – 2008 provides an action packed portrait of RAF front line aircraft and capabilities from the formation of strike command in 1968 through the Falklands, the First and Second Gulf Wars, Afghanistan and the Bosnian air war, right up to 2008.

The Sky’s the Limit

An action packed program that features dramatic footage of the RAF in action during the modern era of air combat, including the First and Second Gulf wars, Afghanistan, and the Falklands War.

By Air, By Sea

The story of the RAF’s maritime operations from the Royal Naval Air Service to the Nimrod, with special emphasis on the vital role of RAF Coastal Command during World War II, as well as the RAF’s maritime and anti-submarine capabilities during the Cold War.

Supplies from the Sky

The story of the RAF’s transport role from the 1920s and 1930s when it supplied and reinforced the furthest reaches of the British Empire through the relief, support and supply missions during the period from the Cold War to the Gulf conflicts.

Harrier Air-to-Air Sequence (bonus)

This is an extended version of the footage of a No. 3 Squadron Harrier in flight, as seen on Episode 7

Label: Military Heritage Institute

Catalog ID: MHI 1106

Catalog Number: 1106

Episode Listing

The Sky's the Limit

By Air, By Sea

Supplies from the Sky

Harrier Air-to-Air Sequence

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