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War in the Air: 5: Desert Air Force

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A series of thirteen BBC television films telling the story of air power during the years 1935-1946, and how it brought about the defeat of the Axis Powers in the greatest conflict in history.

An account of the air defence of the Middle East, 1940-1943.

Written and produced by John Elliot.
This series of films made by the BBC Film Unit and originally shown in 1954 is being repeated every Saturday night.

Contributors

Service Adviser:
Sir Philip Joubert K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O.
Narrator:
Robert Harris
Other voices:
Bryan Coleman
Other voices:
Stephen Grenfell
Other voices:
James Drake
Other voices:
Guy Kinersley Poynter
Other voices:
Mary Attard
Other voices:
Peter Macarte
Other voices:
Alan White
Written and produced by:
John Elliot
Series directed by:
Philip Dorte
Source: Radio Times

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