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ARK ROYAL : Complete History . . . DD087D The story of this great naval name, the third of which was only the second for the Royal Navy to be designed as a flat-top carrier, and whose brief 27-month career saw her rarely out of the news. Atlantic convoys, the Bismarck episode, Force "H", Malta convoys, all came within the Ark's experience before her untimely end in 1941. Having claimed many times that they had sunk her, the German's finally did just that. Built at the great yard of Cammell-Laird, she carried 72 aircraft and was the design icon of her time. Every schoolboy knew all about that Ark Royal. This DVD traces the history of this famous series of fighting ships. Rare film shows the second Ark Royal in action in the First World War with the first Short seaplanes being lowered into the sea for take-off. The Second World War saw experiments with catapult-launched aircraft such as the Walrus and Hurricane. After the improvement of carrier-borne launches, the Ark Royal became a valuable fighting platform able to launch a variety of aircraft such as Blackburn Skua bombers, Fulmar fighters and the famous Fairey Swordfish. Archive footage shows these aircraft in action. And finally, we come to the commissioning of the fourth carrier and the one that saw the introduction of carrrier-borne jet aircraft. Here we see thrilling shots of Sea Hawks, Scimitars, Sea Vixens, Buccaneers and eventually the Phantom. The present day Ark Royal is captured in a dramatic behind-the-scenes look at her providing backup to the UN forces in Bosnia, in active service during the 2003 Gulf War and her moving return to port from the Middle East.
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FORTIES NAVY - Flying Machines ... available once more The Royal Navy's flying capabilities developed rapidly during World War Two. This programme reflects the development by way of three Royal Navy training films from the film archives of the Imperial War Museum. Catapult Ships (1940): Instructional film shot on HMS Pegasus; Deck landing (1942): Instructional film on carrier take-off and landing; Carrier Flying (1946): Corsair crash on HMS Nairana, Landing trials on Illustrious, DH Mosquito March 1944, First carrier landing of a DH Vampire on HMS Ocean in 12/45 "Fantastic" Flypast September 2005 "A high quality, educative programme totally deviod of gimmicks" Aircraft Illustrated August 2005
FA243D . . B&W 76 mins .. DVD . . .
£16.95 + £1.50
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SEVENTIES NAVY : Four Royal Navy instructional films Portland Ahead (1975): sea training with a POST based at Portland; Tug Work at Sea (1976): various types of sea towing operations; Hover Navy (1978): The development of Hovercraft and their use by the RN; Aircraft Salvage - Location and Recovery (1979): recovery of a helicopter lost at sea beyond normal diving limits.
FA245D . . B&W 90 mins .. DVD . . .
£16.95 + £1.50
p&p  RAF COASTAL COMMAND Features 4 rare and fascinating original film archives preserved by the Imperial War Museum. Depicting events of great historical importance, these never before seen reels are essential viewing for any one interested in the military history of Britain. Includes: RAF Coastal Command (1944) Coastal Command (1961) Bomb Handling, Fuzing and Loading (1945) and Fighting Tactics for Coastal Command (1942).
DD070D . . B&W 85 mins .. DVD . . .
£15.99 + £1.50
p&p  ROYAL AIR FORCE: The Unseen Films : 1945-1947 Features 6 films, covering 1945 to 1947. Included are 'Glad to be Back', made to encourage RAF personnel to stay in the RAF and enjoy the benefits of the new 'jet age'; 'No Alibi', on dealing with air accidents; 'Flying with Prudence' portrays the new attitudes required for peacetime flying. There's three further rare films from the archives.
117 mins ... DD094D ... £14.99  ROYAL AIR FORCE: The Unseen Films : 1948-53 Includes the following 8 short films in B&W : Wing To Wing : Berlin Air-Lift : Royal Coronation Review - Britain 1953 : Wings Of Defence : First Line Of Defence : Future In Flight : Operation Icelift : Fighter Tactics Against B.29
80 mins ... DD093D ... £14.99  ROYAL AIR FORCE: The Unseen Films : 1954-60 Eleven further films: includes the period of Suez, and other rare films. As well as providing film records of RAF aircraft, units and activities, it also offers an invaluable `behind the scenes` look at life in the RAF.
?? mins ... DD075D ... £14.99  ROYAL AIR FORCE: The Unseen Films : 1960-61 more rare films of RAF operations during the heady days of the Cold War. Includes film of the Avro Vulcan. With an understated classic 'English' voice over this presentation is so quintissentially 'British'.
?? mins ... DD074D ... £14.99 BRITISH JET AGE : The Early Years Features 5 films: Britain's Jet Planes (1950); Britain's New Aircraft (1950); This Jet Age (1953); Wing to Wing (1951); On the Beam (1951)
FA206D . . B&W 54 mins .. DVD . . .
£16.95 + £1.50
p&p BRABAZON - the Beautiful Dream A look at the history of the Bristol Brabazon Mk 1 from its conception in 1943 to its demise 10 years later, using archive footage & photographs.
70 mins . . . FT103D . . . £14.99
BRISTOL BRITANNIA STORY Uses archive footage & stills to chart the development of the Britannia aircraft.
60 mins . . . FT112D . . . £14.99
BRISTOL AIRCRAFT : A century of flight Rare archive film, fascinating photographs and informed comment this film celebrates the city's aviation heritage.
75 mins . . . FT114D . . . £18.95
DC-3 - A Living Legend An in-depth look at the iconic DC-3, which has been in service for well over 50 years. This classic 1930's aeroplane from the Douglas stable became the airliner of choice for many operators up to World War 2. It was during that war, however, that the DC-3 really came into its own in military service, whether dropping supplies behind the lines in the jungle, or troops by parachute, towing invasion gliders or more mundane tasks like mine-laying. All these, and more, were tasks that the DC-3 carried off with great aplomb. And so loved by pilots and ground crews alike, we'll meet some of them on this DVD.
75 mins . . . SP825D . . . £21.95
ROYAL NAVY AT WAR - Fleet Air Arm  Offers a diverse insight into Fleet Air Arm operations and its carriers and aircraft. BATTLEFLEETS OF BRITAIN : CARRIER FLYING : CATAPULT SHIPS DECK LANDING : FLEET FIGHTER : U-BOATS: RECOGNITION AND ATTACK BY NAVAL AIRCRAFT HOW AN AIRCRAFT FLIES DVD BONUS FILM: KEEPING THEM FLYING 137 mins ... DD089D ... £14.99 ROYAL NAVY AT WAR - Know your own Navy  Shows rare wartime footage of many RN ships that saw service during the Second World War. KNOW YOUR OWN NAVY Parts 1, 2, & 3 THE NAVY IN ACTION : MEETING THE U-BOAT MENACE : OUR COMPANY SAILORS OF TOMORROW : SUBMARINE PATROL
136 mins ... DD088D ... £14.99 ROYAL NAVY AT WAR 1940-1943 
Seven complete films from the IWM vaults:COMMISSIONING A BATTLESHIP : NAVAL OPERATIONS CORVETTES : MEET THE SHIP : RAISING SAILORS MASTERY OF THE SEA : HM NAVIES GO TO SEA
ROYAL NAVY AT WAR - Naval Instructional Film 
Five wartime naval instructional films prepared for the Admiralty; offers a detailed look at the skills expected to be mastered by men of the Royal Navy and their duties aboard ships of the fleet.THE DUTIES OF THE HELMSMAN : RAISING STEAM : SHIP SAFETY DUTIES OF A LOOKOUT : SHIP'S INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS : SAM PEPYS JOINS THE NAVY : SEA CADETS 153mins ... DD090D ... £14.99 ROYAL NAVY - at War & Peace : 1952-60 
... is a unique series, collecting together rare films from the Royal Navy's long and distinguished history. As well as providing film records of RN ships, weaponry, exercises, tactics, training and facilities, it also offers an invaluable `behind the scenes' look at life in the Royal Navy. This collection features four films and covers the period 1952 to 1960.Gateway To Adventure: A look at life for officer cadets at Britannia Royal Navy College, Dartmouth. The film includes spectacular FAA Sea Hawk footage as the cadets take part in simulated air attack exercises, scenes on board the Dartmouth Squadron's HMS Vigilant and HMS Carron at sea and a visit to the college by Earl Mountbatten. Codename Snake's Eye: A Royal Navy carrier lends its Venoms as air support to a large-scale Royal Marine Commando exercise in the Mediterranean. The film provides a detailed account of the exercise from start to finish, with simulated commando assaults, SBS special missions and a low-level strike by the Venoms against an `enemy' airfield. Tiffy: A detailed look at the many and varied Artificer posts in the Royal Navy, with particular emphasis on those serving aboard an aircraft carrier, as well as Artificers working with MTBs, submarines and destroyers. The documentary includes a fascinating look at HMS Illustrious as she prepares to set sail. Spring Cruise: A unique colour film record of 15 ships of the Home Fleet making a goodwill visit to the West Indies in the mid 1950's, before sailing North to conduct joint exercises with the Royal Canadian Navy. HMS Ceylon, Bulwark and Maidstone are amongst the vessels taking part. 99mins ... DD073D ... £14.99 ROYAL NAVY - at War & Peace : 1960 - 66 
. . . second in this DVD series.Late Call This riveting, extra length film shows how a 1960's Royal Navy Task Force could be deployed to help out with international emergencies and was based on the exercise 'Dark Night'. In particular, the focus is on the aircraft carrier HMS Victorious with its Buccaneers and Sea Vixens and 845 Squadron Wessex helicopters operating off the commando carrier HMS Bulwark. Other ships featured include the carrier HMS Eagle, guided missile destroyer HMS Kent and the frigate HMS Zest. Launch And Recover Fleet Air Arm Scimitars, Sea Vixens and Gannets all feature in this naval instructional film covering landings and take-offs from the deck of an aircraft carrier. The workings of the ship's steam catapult and arrester gear systems are covered in fascinating detail. Catch Me Going Back The dramatised story of a typical naval recruit in the early 1960's, following his life from signing up through training at HMS Raleigh and HMS Collingwood through to his posting on board the submarine HMS Artemis as an electrical mechanic. 115mins ... DD073D ... £14.99 ROYAL NAVY - at War & Peace: 1967 - 72 
. . . the third in this DVD series. 5 rare, full colour films featuring : The submarine HMS Artemis .. voyaging to the Artic Circle on a Cold War deployment. The aircraft carrier Ark Royal .. in the Mediterranean as part of a fleet task group. Review of RN forces .. in the 1970s, facing up to the RN's changing roles around the world. Training of Artificers in the Navy to provide the next generation of engineers and electricians for an increasingly technological navy. Career guide for prospective RN & RM officers, giving an overview of what benefits a commission in the Senior Service can hold. 110mins ... DD073D ... £14.99 
ROYAL NAVY AT WAR - A Sailor's View ...... on DVD !being a DVD compilation of the last three video volumes of Roland Smith's NAVAL VIDEO TIME CAPSULES This 3-hr DVD is £18.50 plus £1.50 for UK post & packing The whole programme is in three parts, and comprises the following programmes : The following named ships are seen, some more than others, PART 10 BRITISH PACIFIC & EAST INDIES FLEETS (1st Phase) WARSPITE ~ RESOLUTION ~ GAMBIA ~ MAURITIUS ~ DEVONSHIRE ~ MALAYA ~ RAMILLIES ~ ILLUSTRIOUS ~ INDOMITABLE ~ QUEEN ELIZABETH ~ VALIANT ~ RENOWN ~ VICTORIOUS ~ HOWE ~ FROBISHER ~ CATTERICK ~ NIZAM ~ PALADIN ; plus a Refuel At Sea by the British Pacific Fleet. And of course, loads more besides; HERMOINE ~ LOOKOUT ~ LAFOREY ~ also views of USS SARATOGA and the French RICHELIEU, and HOWE in assault on Sabang, and visit to Sydney. Detailed look at the Fleet Train Base at Manus. And, of course, much more.
PART 11 BRITISH PACIFIC / EAST INDIES FLEETS (2nd Phase) (2nd Phase includes COLOUR FOOTAGE) 1945, with daily air strikes, INDEFATIGABLE receives direct Kamikaze attack on the flight deck. VICTORIOUS and ILLUSTRIOUS receive glancing blows from Kamikazes, destroyer ULSTER immobilised by a near-hit. Extensive footage of FORMIDABLE. Also footage of the East Indies Fleet, some of the small escort carriers being seen in this programme and many other ships of the fleet. And a great deal more . . PART 12 BRITISH PACIFIC / EAST INDIES FLEETS (3rd Phase) Admiral Brind commanding the 4th Cruiser Squadron, SWIFTSURE, comes alongside KGV. KGV and destroyers TROUBRIDGE, TENACIOUS and TERMAGANT, sail to Guam. Flight deck of the carrier INDEFATIGABLE, also seen taking on light stores and mail, hockey recreation on the armoured flight deck and eventual return to the operational area where she ranges and flies-off her various aircraft. The East Indies features with new flagship NELSON, seen at sea with SUSSEX and two escort carriers AMEER and EMPRESS during operation "Livery". Australian-manned destroyer NORMAN. Fleet Carrier IMPLACABLE reinforces the BPF. Witness an attack on the Japanese home islands. And this is only a partial account of what can be seen on this 60 minute programme.
Roland really captured the mood of these heady times.
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GALLIPOLI - The Last Crusade . . . This programme details the opening phase of the Gallipoli conflict. It was an audacious scheme, which, had it succeeded would have enabled the allies to capture Constantinople. This would have guaranteed control of the Bosphorous, which in turn guaranteed access to the Black Sea. This programme concludes with the disastrous naval engagement of 18th. March. One, which meant that from that time forward, the Gallipoli campaign would be a combined operation with the army committed to a landing on the peninsula. On the 25th April 1915, Allied soldiers were landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula. It was the first time that an amphibious landing had been attempted on this scale. Such an ambitious attack was fraught with danger, as the assaulting troops quickly discovered. The Australian and New Zealand troops landed at a place that has become a legend in the national consciousness of those two countries - the ANZAC beaches. Further south at Cape Helles the elite troops of the British 29th Regular Division were put ashore with mixed results. At 'V' and 'W' beaches the Turks were waiting. The result was carnage. This programme goes on to detail that fateful day and the subsequent nine month campaign as the allies strove to maintain their tenuous hold on the peninsula. The final irony of the Gallipoli campaign came with the decision to evacuate nearly 100,000 troops. The irony being that after nine months of desperate fighting and 50,000 dead, the men were evacuated without loss.
TTT . . 56 mins ..
DVD . . . £12.99 + £1.50
p&p  SOMME . . . Here Comes Kitchener's Army. The Battle of the Somme has a particular place in British social history. The opening day of the campaign on the 1st July 1916 is remembered as the worst day in British military history. As the mainly untried recruits of Kitchener's New Army went over the top, they were annihilated by the waiting Germans. There were more than 60,000 casualties, nearly 20,000 of them dead. It was a campaign that began in the sweltering heat of summer and ended four and a half months later, bogged down in a sea of mud. This programme details the opening phase of the battle and explains why so many young men volunteered. As the battle ground on through the summer the losses among the troops became critical. This was the result of Field Marshall Kitchener's policy of 'attrition', this literally meant throwing thousands of troops against the German lines in the hope that sheer numbers would effect a victory. This policy has been a matter of controversy ever since. Many of the surviving troops found it difficult to forgive Haig, as have many historians and researchers since. This programme charts the final stages of the battle, as the British army slogged its way across the devastated ground. Only a few miles had been gained for the loss of untold thousands of lives
TTT . . 56 mins .. DVD . . .
£12.99 + £1.50
p&p  YPRES - The Salient The city of Ypres in northern Belgium was destined to become the most fearsome killing ground of the Great War. Known universally to the troops as the Salient (this to describe any feature which jutted out from the series of trench lines, which ran 600 miles from the North Sea coast to the Swiss border). Soldiers who were posted here approached Ypres with a sense of dread. They knew the chances of their surviving were remote. This programme deals with the formation of the Salient in 1914 as the rapidly advancing German army swept all before it. They were faced by the regular soldiers of the British Expeditionary Force. Only 100,000 strong, they were the world's finest soldiers. Created as a kind of superior police force, it had been their job to protect the Empire. Now, they faced a well trained and disciplined German force flushed with a string of victories. The subsequent bitter fighting around the city resulted in the British maintaining their foothold, one that they maintained for the rest of the war. The Battle of Messines was the first great Allied victory of the war, a masterpiece of planning.
TTT . . 56 mins .. DVD . . .
£12.99 + £1.50
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Shipmates' Links
 HMS Gambia Association An award-winning and informative site to an obviously happy ship. A great deal of interest here on this smart Colony Class Cruiser of World War II, and a site well worth a visit. Site run by Bill Hartland, a self-confessed ex-Bootneck Bandy, and naturally, site has the best music to introduce it .. . HMS Cavalier .. the Royal Navy's last World War II destroyer, now preserved at the old dockyard, Chatham. A superb site, lots of photos, and a must for any matelot, whatever ship he served on. HMS Edinburgh . . . page created and maintained by David Orton for this memorable cruiser, famously lost en-route to Russia. HMS Howe .. & sisters ..... old shipmates now have a website, run by ex AB Gerry Burtenshaw, now in Canada. The link takes you to the first of 9 pages of thumbnails. This is a particularly fine set of some several dozen pics of battleships Howe, KGV, POW, and Anson. Sea trials, convoys, Suez Canal, foreign ports and march pasts, a really lovely collection of memories of what I think were the smartest and sleekest warships ever built for the Royal Navy. We'll not see their like again. World War Cruiser Operations . . . a superb site, even if the name is a bit of a misnomer. For the site covers everything naval, from carriers down to destroyers and subs ... an amazing number of good quality pics, dozens of video clips, many sound clips of veterans telling their own experience, and a full indexing facility to search for any ship or action. At over 300 pages, it's one of the most comprehensive on the web. I spent a fascinating hour there, and only saw a fraction of what there is. I only forced myself to leave because it was the middle of the night and I needed some sleep! So be warned, it's compulsive viewing for naval buffs. I also get a lot of family history enquiries re warships, so will be referring same to this site frequently, as well as looking in again for my own interest.
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