Battle of Britain The Movie by Dilip Sarkar MBE FRHistS FRAeS... - 9781399014793

Battle of Britain The MovieThe Men and Machines of one of the Greatest War Films Ever Made\nAuthor(s): Dilip Sarkar MBE FRHistS FRAeS, Robert J Rudhall\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Air World\nISBN-13: 9781399014793, 978-1399014793\nSynopsis\nReleased in 1969, Battle of Britain became one of the most iconic war films ever made. Featuring a stellar cast including Sir Laurence Olivier, Trevor Howard, Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer, and Robert Shaw, the film depicted the events of the summer of 1940 with remarkable accuracy. Notable for its spectacular flying sequences, the film's production involved actual Battle of Britain veterans, including Group Captain Tom Gleave and Luftwaffe General Adolf Galland, who served as consultants.\n\nThis detailed account of the films making is complemented by a collection of captivating photos from the production. The images showcase the vintage aircraft used in the film, airfields, actors, and .