GLOSTER E 28/39 JET AND SPITFIRE F 21 [Allocated Title]

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Object description

An aircraft recognition study.

Full description

In the first instance is seen a test flight of prototype W4041 which performs low passes over the camera. A landing is also shown. The next part of the record (from 696 feet onwards) is concerned with the Spitfire F 21. The machine taxies to the camera, rotates on one wheel and takes off, whereupon the pilot demonstrates the machine over the airfield. After repeating a taxi run for the camera again the aircraft is also seen in good air to air shots and again from the ground.

Physical description

35mm

Object details

Category: Film
Related period: Second World War (content)
Creator: RAF Film Production Unit (Production company)
Production date: 1943-10, 1944-09-03
Place made: GB
Dimensions: whole: Number Of Items/reels/tapes 1
Catalogue number: ARY 7-61

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