A collection
of five dvds featuring key elements of World War II, including D-Day
Beaches, The Spitfire Story, Lancaster Bomber, The Dambusters Raid
and The Beaches of Dunkirk
The Complete Collection of all 5 dvds - £19.99
D-Day Beaches.
When the
allied invasion forces landed on the Normandy beaches at first light
on the 6th June, 1944 it was a new dawn for world
history. Today these golden Normandy beaches are popular tourist
destinations, but in the company of retired RAF Squadron Leader
Colin Pomeroy, you can relive one of the most important days in
modern history. (55 mins)
The Dambusters Raid
The true
story of a bombing raid which played a pivotal role in the Allied
effort in World War II. Fascinating archive footage and new material
produced by former Tomorrow’s World presenter William Woollard (48
mins)
The Spitfire Story
The Spitfire was the plane no-one wanted which
became the symbol of British pride and power during the Battle of
Britain. Featuring rare prototype footage which includes air to air
film, as well as dramatic combat footage, rare archive materials and
exclusive interviews. (86 mins)
Lancaster Bombers
Participating in some of the most daring and
famous missions of its day, the Lancaster marked a momentous period
in British aviation history and has maintained an iconic status ever
since. Using original wartime footage and recent colour film, this
dvd isa full and fascinating account of the
Lancaster’s story. (55 mins)
The Beaches of Dunkirk
There is no doubt that the evacuation of more
than 330,000 Allied servicemen from the beaches of Dunkirk in 1940
was one of the most daring manoeuvres of World War II, and the story
of this miracle of deliverance is one of the most compelling ever
told. (55 mins)