Summaries

A look at the current might of the Royal Air Force. Place - Great Britain, time - two months after the start of World War ll.

Alexander Korda's bit for the British war effort shows the world both at peace and on the verge of Nazi domination. Spliced together to form a documentary-style movie of both newsreel and acting. This first of its kind in propaganda films of World War II, shows the might of the English Empire and its eagerness to stand up to the oppressors of morality and free will. Crude, but effective propaganda cinema that sets the tone for things to come. With its stiff upper lip attitude that pays tribute to the nation's pride and shows the black plague of Nationalism spreading across Europe that England shall be motivated, ready, and willing to retaliate.—Cinema_Fan

Details

Keywords
  • voice over narration
  • air show
  • newsreel footage
  • war preparation
  • manufacturing plant
Genres
  • Drama
  • War
Release date Nov 2, 1939
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English German
Filming locations Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom Downs, Epsom, Surrey, England, UK
Production companies London Film Productions

Box office

Budget $30000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 16m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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