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THE OFFICIAL FILM HISTORY OF THE
ROYAL AIR FORCE
BATTLE FOR THE SKIES
Release Date: March 19th 2007 Suggested Retail Price:
£29.99

One of the most popular aviation television series of all time
was released as a special three disc DVD set by DD Home
Entertainment this March.
Fully revised and packed with extra special features,
BATTLE FOR THE SKIES is the
definitive film history of the Royal Air Force, from the early days
of the Air Battalion and the Royal Flying Corps right up to today.
Produced with the full support and co-operation of the Royal Air
Force and many British Aircraft manufacturers,
BATTLE FOR THE SKIES includes the pick of historic
archive footage - including much remarkable 'lost' film material
uncovered during the making of the series.
The series also includes especially filmed combat sequences feature
classic RAF aircraft of all eras, including the Sopwith Camel,
Hawker Hunter, Catalina, Lysander and even a vintage Vimy Bomber.
These historic aircraft are captured with stunning close up
air-to-air photography and in cockpit cameras, recreating their
wartime roles.
RAF personnel from all eras, ranks and areas of service provide
exclusive interviews revealing what it was like to be a part of the
world's most admired and respected air force and offer a unique,
personal insight.
This special 3-Disc DVD Collector's Edition includes all seven
episodes, remastered and updated to include the very latest aircraft
in service.
A host of bonus features include a truly comprehensive film A-Z of
R.A.F.aircraft types through history, a special air-to-air Harrier
sequence, an exciting look at R.A.F. aircraft on display at UK air
shows, a close-up look at Tornados in service and an exclusive,
profusely illustrated 36 page
colour booklet taking the viewer behind the scenes on the series and
providing detailed viewing notes on each episode.
BATTLE FOR THE SKIES is
available in all good DVD retailers from, priced £29.99, or direct
from DD Home Entertainment, Unit 1,Pool Bank Business Park, High
Street, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8JH; please add £3.75 towards postage
and packing. Credit card customers can also order copies by ringing
the 24 hour DD hotline on 01829 741490 or by visiting
www.ddhe.co.uk
For your chance to win your very own
copy of
'BATTLE
FOR THE SKIES'
simply answer the following question:
Question
:
Name a classic RAF
aircraft featured in the series
CLICK HERE to e-mail us your
answer.
Please put "Battle" as your subject
and remember to include your name and address so that we can send the lucky
winner their prize.
The draw will take place on
1st May 2007
Good
luck !
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