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Aviation Gift Directory
Before you fly, make sure you know what's going on and get the most out of your trial lesson. If you've enjoyed a
trial lesson recently, then why not follow it up with some reading around the subject or a video to find out more?
These VHS (PAL) videos complement perfectly a flying lesson voucher or would make an ideal birthday present for a budding private pilot.
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1992 (50 minutes) VHS
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An examination of the Boeing 707 and its military cousins: the KC-135 Stratotanker, the EC-35 "Looking Glass" command post, E3 AWACS and an airborne laser weapons laboratory.
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1993 (60 minutes) VHS
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A tribute to Concorde featuring the most comprehensive collection of film footage of Concorde in flight: 'Concorde Around The World', 'Concorde In The 21st Century', 'Concorde - The New Era', 'Base Training' and 'The Concorde Story'.
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1999 (65 minutes) VHS
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A profile on the supersonic aircraft, Concorde, designed by the English and French.
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1999 (80 minutes) VHS
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Concorde has, for thirty years, enabled people to leave London in the morning and get to New York before the
day begins. This is the story, with rare and exclusive archive footage, of the design and development of the plane
and how the politicians tried to cancel the project. Plus - sit in the pilot's seat and experience the thrill of
actually flying Concorde.
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1999 VHS
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The early development of the spitfire from the 1930s to its involvement in the air battle over southern England in the 1940s.
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2001 VHS
The definitive visual encyclopaedia of all the Bombers and Fighters from the Second World War that achieved legendary status. Includes: Spitfire, Hurricane, Mustang, ME109,
Mosquito, Thunderbolt, Zero, Focke Wulf 190, Flying Fortress, Lancaster, Wellington, Stuka, Blenheim, Liberator and all other classic aircraft from that era.
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1999 VHS
A detailed look at the German aircraft used during World War One. Includes archive action footage and features the Fokkers, Albatross, Brandenburg fighters, the Gotha, Halberstadt, Junkers,
Siemen and Pfalz bombers.
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2001 VHS
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The full story behind the development, manufacture and deployment of the F-104, which, despite controversy, has remained in production for over 30 years.
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2001 VHS
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Documentary on the Focke-Wulf FW190. This aircraft was undoubtedly the finest warplane ever produced by Germany and from the moment it entered the theatre of war the FW190 achieved the slim margin of superiority over the RAF aircraft in fighter
versus fighter combat.
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2001 (51 minutes) VHS
The definitive account of fighter aircraft in combat, from the first duels fought between wooden bi planes over No-Mans-Land during the Great War through to the sophisticated long distance electronic warfare of today
waged between supersonic jets.
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2001 (55 minutes) VHS
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A fascinating documentary with unique footage giving a remarkable insight into the bravery and dedication of the pilots during the `Operation Strangle' campaign over Italy in 1944.
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1998 (52 minutes) VHS
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The Tiger Moth was one of more than 20 planes developed by Geoffrey de Havilland. It was originally a training aircraft for thousands of pilots during the Second World War and has been used as a taxi ambulance and crop sprayer, roles which it
continues to fulfil throughout the world. Includes superb archive footage and interviews with many of the men and women who have flown the aircraft.
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2001 VHS
The mainstay of the RAF and the USAF for more than 20 years, this transport aircraft is renowned for its ability to work in hostile conditions and to utilise makeshift runways.
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1995 VHS
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September 1992. A documentary showing the last of the mighty Vulcans XH558 and the sad events leading up to the spectacular performance with the Red Arrows at Cranfield. Contains in depth interviews with air and ground crews.
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