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Thursday 30 January 2014

Combat Formation

Combat formation, its purpose, origins, bonuses, tactics and use in any mission flown by fighters. Note leading actor is Ronald Reagan (yes, that one). Movie made in 1943 and  most of described tactics is still in use today.

Movie time: 13:43




Saturday 11 January 2014

Hurricane

Hawker Hurricane was a mainstay of Royal Air Force during Battle of Britain, but by 1947 plane was outclassed by all but few aircraft. Despite that Hurricane is still a capable fighter plane especially in skilled hands.



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Offensive Tactics Against Enemy Fighters


Every fighter know that to win and live to tell the tale, he must follow three simple rules:

a) Altitude Advantage
b) Bracket Behind
c) Combat Concentration

But this movie elaborates in details, gives examples of useful tactics and describes teamwork of fighter units.

Movie time: 20 min

Flak trainig

Although flak fields are rare sight in the African skies, it is an important part of any combat pilot training. Here is some training material which explains types of flak batteries, modes of fire, evasive manuevers, importance of speed and formations. Though film was created for crews of heavy bombers it is useful for fighter-bomber pilots as well.
Movie length: 16 min

http://youtu.be/PIYVwqHM488