Aviation

A Tiger's Tale: The Tiger Moth Story

1 x 52'

This programme is a celebration of one of the most famous bi-planes in the world. Of almost 9000 Tiger Moths built between 1931 and 1945, more than 400 are still flying all round the world.

Producer: Solent Films.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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A-Z Of British Military Aviation

1 x 70'

During the 1900's the Royal Aircraft Establishment was created at Farnborough and soon became one of the most successful aeronautical research organisations in the world, and some of the greatest advances in aviation technology emanated from its laboratories and workshops.

Producer: Amity / F.A.S.T.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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A To Z Of Flight: The Human Factor

1 x 82'

From the Wright brothers to the supersonic age, the advances in aircraft design have been well documented, but despite how sophisticated the aircraft become, they are still limited by one thing: The Human Factor.

Producer: Amity / F.A.S.T.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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An Airfield In England: Lasham 1942-2006

1 x 63'

A unique film outlining the history of the Lasham Airfield that nestles in the tranquil Hampshire countryside. Using archive footage, dramatic reconstruction and interviews with war veterans, writer and director Oliver Tobias takes us back through the history of the airfield.

Producer: ATC Lasham Limited.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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Ark Royal: The Complete History

1 x 93'

From the first Ark Royal commissioned by Sir Walter Raleigh in the 16th Century to the present day aircraft carrier, Ark Royal has played a major part in the defence of Britain. This programme traces the history of this famous series of fighting ships.

Producer: Amity/F.A.S.T.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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Best Of Biggin Hill, The

1 x 50'

All the best action from the world's most famous air show! Biggin Hill, made famous during the 'Battle of Britain', has drawn millions of spectators over the years who witness the fusion of nostalgia and high-tech, grace and power, the interesting and the entertaining.

Producer: Airborne Productions.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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Brooklands: Birthplace Of British Aviation

1 x 60'

Since it first opened in 1991, hundreds of thousands of people have visited the Brooklands Museum to see its collection of over 30 historic aircraft, including the Wellington bomber from Loch Ness, a Hawker Harrier and to attend motoring and aviation events.

Producer: The Onyx Archive Collection.
Availability: Worldwide, all media (ex UK).

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Classic Cockpits: Flying The AVRO Lancaster

1 x 52'

Derived from the twin-engine AVRO Manchester, the Lancaster was designed for one purpose; to carry bombs. Powered by four Rolls Royce engines, it carried enough fuel to take it deep into the German heartland, destroying cities and wreaking havoc on Hitler's heavy industries.

Producer: Rick Searle Productions.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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Classic Cockpits: Flying The B-25 Mitchell

1 x 55'

The North American B-25 Mitchell is perhaps the best known allied medium bomber of World War Two. It was named to honour General Billy Mitchell, a pioneer of military aviation on the United States, in particular the use of bombers against battleships. A rugged, reliable aircraft, the B-25 saw service in almost every theatre with several air forces and was much loved by aircrews.

Producer: Rick Searle Productions.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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Classic Cockpits: Flying The De Havilland Vampire

1 x 67'

In 1943, an exciting new sound was heard around the British airfields and a new shape appeared in British skies. The whine of its Goblin engine, the absence of propeller and its distinctive twiin boom layout, marked it as something really different: The De Havilland Vampire.

Producer: Rick Searle Productions.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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Classic Cockpits: Flying The Legendary DC-3

1 x 61'

The DC-3 is probably the world's best known, best loved aircraft. Conceived in 1932, it was sturdy, reliable, economical, comfortable and safe, and it served the world's airlines for decades. Today, almost seventy years after it first flew, the DC-3's useful life is far from over.

Producer: Rick Searle Productions.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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Classic Cockpits: Flying The PBY Catalina

1 x 57'

Designed in 1935 the PBY-5 Catalina served with distinction in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres, as long-range maritime patrol bomber and air-sea rescue aircraft. After the war, numbers dwindled and unfortunately only a handful of airworthy examples remain today.

Producer: Rick Searle Productions.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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Creating Concorde

1 x 86'

This film captures the pioneering work of Britain's aeronautical experts as they expanded the very frontiers of aviation. The creation of Concorde brought together two nations, a host of aviation specialists, numerous companies and it transformed the very nature of world travel.

Producer: Amity/F.A.S.T.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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Farnborough: Above & Beyond

6 x 26'

This series chronicles the major events in the development of British aviation and pays tribute to the pioneering spirit of the scientists, technicians, researchers and pilots who were responsible for many of the greatest advances in aviation technology.

Producer: The Onyx Archive Collection.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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From Kitty Hawk To Concorde... And Beyond

1 x 52'

On December 17th, 1903, Orville Wright got airborne for the very first time in man's history, in a powered aeroplane. Today, we are looking at the creation of the space plane that can soar effortlessly into the stratosphere. This programme tells the story of that amazing evolution.

Producer: Inca (London) Ltd.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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Frontiers Of Flight

1 x 108'

On December 17th, 1903, Orville Wright got airborne for the very first time in man's history, in a powered aeroplane. Today, we are looking at the creation of the space plane that can soar effortlessly into the stratosphere. This programme tells the story of that amazing evolution.

Producer: Inca (London) Ltd.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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In Cockpit

1 x 70'

Take the ride of yourlife with over 70 thrilling minutes of footage which puts you in the pilot's seat!. Includes pilot point-of-view and communications; heads-up display; close-ups of the instrument panel; and daring death-defying manoeuvres!

Producer: Amity/F.A.S.T.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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Memphis Belle

2 x 52'

In 1943 the US War Department commissioned the Hollywood film director William Wyler to make a film about what their immensely courageous air crews were doing in Europe. He chose the Memphis Belle as his subject.

Producer: Inca (London) Ltd.
Availability: Worldwide, all media ex UK Video/DVD.

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Red Arrows 95/96 World Tour

1 x 58'

Fly with the Red Arrows as they perform their spectacular aerial displays above some of the world's most breathtaking scenery from the Middle East to Table Mountain in South Africa, Victoria Falls, the Malaysian Island of Langkawi, Canberra and Sydney's Harbour in Australia and Singapore.

Producer: The Onyx Archive Collection.
Availability: Worldwide, all media ex UK.

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Strike Force: Buccaneer

1 x 55'

The Buccaneer has been one of the world`s best low-level strike aircraft of the last 30 years. This programme features rare archive footage and exclusive interviews with the people who designed and flew the plane giving a personal insight into this magnificent aircraft.

Producer: Amity Film & Video Productions.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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Strike Force: Harrier - The Vertical Reality

1 x 65'

The Worlds best selling combat 'Jump Jet'. This programme salutes the achievements of the Harrier, in peace and war, over land and sea, through test and research, taking this unique aircraft design towards the 21st century.

Producer: Amity Film & Video Productions.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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Strike Force: Mig-29

1 x 60'

Interviews with the designers and the pilots, plus an exclusive interview with the man responsible for testing the plane to its limits, Leonid Lobos, chief test pilot of the Confederation of Independent States. The definitive story of one of the Soviet's greatest fighters.

Producer: Amity Film & Video Productions.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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Strike Force: The Story of Sukhoi

1 x 75'

The complete history of one of the world's most famous strike aircraft. The programme examines closely the development and capabilities of the later Sukhoi aircraft, including the SU-24 Fencer, the SU-25 Frogfoot and the SU-27 Flanker.

Producer: Amity Film & Video Productions.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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Strike Force: Vulcan - The Spirit of Woodford

1 x 55'

Experience the grace and beauty of this majestic aircraft from its early years to the current 603's re-built at its birthplace – AVRO, Woodford. With interviews with ex-crew members, we explore the Vulcan’s pedigree and illustrious career.

Producer: Amity Film & Video Productions.
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Strike Force: Wellington

1 x 70'

Produced in co-operation with the Bomber Command Association, this unique programme features rare footage from Vickers, the COI and other archives, including glimpses of the Wellington in combat.

Producer: Amity Film & Video Productions.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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Test Flying

1 x 60'

From the earliest attempts at flight, man has put his flying inventions to the test...with varying degrees of success! Featuring archive footage of a wide range of aircraft including Buccaneer, Harrier, Concorde, Eurofighter and Apache and interviews with some of the greatest test pilots or our time.

Producer: Amity Film & Video Productions.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.

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