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[RAF DEMONSTRATION 1930] [Allocated]
1930
Imperial War Museums
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- [RAF DEMONSTRATION 1930] [Allocated]

A civilian, presumably the inventor, describes the workings and advantages of the Westland Pterodactyl IV, a 'flying wing' aircraft beside him. A test pilot takes off in the Pterodactyl. As part of th...

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ROYAL AIR FORCE : aircraft of the Fleet Air Arm and aircraft operating from shore bases [Main]
1925
Imperial War Museums

First, the seaplane carrier. A Short 184 seaplane is lifted from a seaplane carrier into the water and takes off. On return it is hoisted on board again. Then the launch from a capital ship. A Beardmo...

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[AIRCRAFT AT SEA 3] [Allocated]
1918
Imperial War Museums
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- [AIRCRAFT AT SEA 3] [Allocated]

I. Sopwith 1-1/2 Strutter is flown off starboard echelon turret of an Indefatigable Class battle cruiser - an Invincible Class ship is visible in the background as the aircraft circles. After the laun...

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WITH THE EYES OF THE NAVY [Main]
1918
Imperial War Museums

Uses of flying boats in the war, starting with a Felixstowe flying boat coming in to land at its base, probably Hamble, followed by a rare CE1 flying boat also landing. The main subject of the film is...

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LIFE OF AN AIRSHIP SQUADRON [Main]
1918
Imperial War Museums

Officers walk out from the wooden huts of their bases. The huts have flower gardens and even a sundial. The station groundcrew drill on the main square, with a band, at some length, and finally march ...

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the ROYAL AIR FORCE - PER ARDUA AD ASTRA [Main]
1918
Imperial War Museums
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- INSPECTION OF CADETS, SCHOOL OF MILITARY AERONAUTICS OXFORD (ledger title) [alternative]

The cadets are paraded before a senior officer, possibly the school commandant. They march out of the school main gates. "Course Number 1" shows various planes on the nearby airfield, including a Bris...

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TRAINING PILOTS FOR THE IMPERIAL BRITISH ROYAL FLYING CORPS [Main]
1917
Imperial War Museums

The pilots start at a Cadet School where they are taught drill and basic skills. "The first necessity of an airman is that he must have discipline." The cadets are in various British uniforms, and inc...

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ADVANCED FLYING INSTRUCTION [Main]
1919
Imperial War Museums

(Reel 1) An instructor shows a naval trainee pilot how to fit his flying helmet and speaking tube. A pupil from the Army is shown how to fasten himself into his seat. The instructions after this are i...

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