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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
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
Movie length: 16 min
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