Evolution of Spitfires

Accession Number F05173
Collection type Film
Measurement 15 min 15 sec
Object type Training and Technical films
Physical description 35mm/b&w/sound
Maker Army Kinematography Services
Place made United Kingdom
Date made September 1944
Access Open
Conflict Period 1930-1939
Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

An aircraft recognition film produced in conjunction with the Admiralty and Air Ministry, approval September 1944. An Army Kinematography Services (AKS) production for the Directorate of Army Kinematography. Story of the evolution of the Spitfire fighter aircraft. Animated drawings support commentary and actual aerial action shots. Spitfire Mk's V, VII, VIII, IX, XIV, XXI and Seafire XV shown.