Unfortunately at present I have not watched the video.. reason being...I am at present I am collecting a full range of DVD's to watch over the coming months so that I can enjoy my collection in forthcoming winter months. PS: Just love buying my DVD's on E-BAY..👍
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found that it was too full of interaction of the pilots in their life on the ground. I would have preferred more action and flying sequences
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Bought for my dad and loved it - full of dry humour and lots of great action.
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Excellent look at the start of WW2 for the R.A.F. up to the battle of Britain starting.
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Excellent series
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Very entertaining 5 hours
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Nostalgic, historical, inspiring great DVB.
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Television series from the 80´s regarding the live of pilots from Spitfire airplanes in the early years of World War Two. Unfortunately it is not available with Portuguese subtitles; Excellent historic recreation in most of the details.
If you're into wartime dramas, then this is for you. I purchased this for myself, due to having a long time love of the Supermarine Spitfire. This tale follows the trials and tribulations of 'Hornet' Squadron and their eccentric 'Lord of the Manor' Sqdn Leader. It starts with their early days in England and the death of the first sqdn ldr through a tragic accident on the ground of all places! And entrance of their new leader and pilots, including an American fresh from the Spanish Civil war. With a tragic mis-identification dogfight involving the temporary in command flight leader, who shoots down a British bomber by mistake, who is ordered off to the Bommbers airfield by the new Sqdn Ldr to make amends for his mistake. Rex then organises 'Hornet' Squadron to his liking. Before flying off and over to France to join the 'Phoney War' where they're billeted in a Grand Chateau which even has a swimming pool along with squash and tennis courts. The flight action sequences are superbly done and give you the feel of what is was like for the pilots in a dogfight. All in all for a 'period drama' I found it to be very entertaining, and I believe you'll find it worthwhile to watch for yourselves.Read full review
100% Great I allways use them.I think they must be the best on price.and I will carry on useing them
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