All Weather Fighter
Film on the Gloster Javelin all-weather fighter aircraft. Pilots and navigators of 41 Squadron are briefed, groundcrew prepare the aircraft and Javelins are seen taking off and in the air.
Film in which RAF Gloster Javelin FAW.4 all-weather fighter aircraft of 41 Squadron are seen on the ground as pilots and navigators are briefed and the aircraft are serviced. The Javelins then take off and a Javelin is seen in air-to-air footage as it fires its cannon at an unseen target. The narrator emphasises the importance of pre-flight preparation and constant readiness. Aircraft seen include Javelins XA636, XA767 and XA703.
Details
Object number | FC76/24 |
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Production date | Circa 1959 |
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