British propaganda film from WWII stressing the importance of the navigator on RAF's bomber crews.British propaganda film from WWII stressing the importance of the navigator on RAF's bomber crews.British propaganda film from WWII stressing the importance of the navigator on RAF's bomber crews.
Derek N. Twist
- Wing Commander on Aircrew Interview Board
- (as Derek Twist)
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Did you know
- TriviaEdward G. Robinson, who played the pilot instructor, worked for free.
- GoofsWilton doesn't wear gloves during the final mission. At the altitude Lancasters flew (around 20,000 feet), navigators only removed them long enough to complete their calculations before putting them back on lest they lose fingers to frostbite.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The World According to Smith & Jones: War (1988)
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Not your typical wartime film.
This British propaganda film was intended to show folks what the process was like going to RAF training school for pilots, navigators and the like. The story focuses primarily on a character played by a young Richard Attenborough. However, one thing surprised me about this one...and that was many of the trainees were sent to the United States for training. And, Edward G. Robinson appears as an American flight instructor!
So is this any good? Yes. Unlike some propaganda films, this one is very high on realism, low on jingoism and is told in a semi-documentary style. No evil, snarling Germans or Japanese in this one, as it just focuses on what it's like to go through training. Because of this, it's more like a historical record of the RAF for future generations. Overall, a very well made film...one that is well worth your time.
So is this any good? Yes. Unlike some propaganda films, this one is very high on realism, low on jingoism and is told in a semi-documentary style. No evil, snarling Germans or Japanese in this one, as it just focuses on what it's like to go through training. Because of this, it's more like a historical record of the RAF for future generations. Overall, a very well made film...one that is well worth your time.
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- planktonrules
- Sep 11, 2023
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- Release date
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- Also known as
- Călătorie împreună
- Filming locations
- 149 Squadron Station, Methwold, Norfolk, England, UK(522 Squadron, Bomber Command)
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- Runtime1 hour 20 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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