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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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