The Royal Air Force has defended Britain's skies, and those of her allies, since the early part of the 20th century, following the tradition of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service. Spawned from both the British Army and the Royal Navy, the RAF forught hard to maintain its independence after the successes of the First World War. It was not until the Second World War however, that the RAF was able to demonstrate its true worth.
Wing to Wing' (1951) shows the RAF of the time. download
Berlin Air-Lift' (1949) tells the story of the RAF's role in bringing relief to Berlin. download
Royal Coronation Review (1953) HM The Queen inspecting the RAF. download
'Wings of Defence' (1950) focuses on the Royal Auxiliary Air Force. download
'First Line of Defence' (1950) COI cartoon about the evolution of flight download
Future in Flight' (1950) follows an RAF recruit through training to become a pilot download
Operation Icelift' (1952) Sunderland flying boats retrieve an expedition from Greenland. download
Fighter Tactics against B.29' (1948) RAF fighters practicing intercept tactics on USAF B-29's download
