Central News East: 18.08.1987: RAF Fighter Pilots

Summary

John Mitchell reports from RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire about the training of pilots for the RAF.

Year:

1987

Duration:

0:06:00

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

Central Television

Master format:

Betacam SP

Description

Library pictures of simulated decompression chamber and RAF Harriers in Sardinia. Establishing shot of RAF Cranwell. Interview with Group Captain Tim Thorn about the selection process for new pilots. Shots of pilots using a flying simulator and planning their routes in the map room. John gets suited up and goes for a flight with Flight Lieutenant Barrie Garthwaite who first explains the use of the ejector seat. Shots of the Jet Provost taxiing, taking off and flying in formation. Low flying in the Vale of Belvoir.


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