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Pilot Training In The Fleet Air Arm, 1940s - Film 61566

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Channel: HuntleyFilmArchives · 2018 · Education

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Pilot training given to Fleet Air Arm trainees in De Havilland Moths and Miles Magisters aircraft 1940s.
Officer watches from control tower.  Flying and launching, a bit of a bounce, but not bad, immediate take-off, to come around and do it again.  Camera angle side on.
Officer signals with a lamp from the control tower (semaphore).  It's a better landing second time.  Airplane comes to a standstill.  Close-up of the instructor and pilot getting out.  Pilot does his first solo.  Close-up of pilot in his seat, downs his goggles, opens his throttle and takes off.  Instructor watches and lights his pipe.  Close-up of gloved hand on joystick and pilot's face.  Empty dual control position.  Aerial views of the aerodrome.  Turns in to land, aerial views, messes it up, nearly hits control tower, climbs into sky again, view of runway.  Good landing.  Instructor walks over to the plane and chats briefly with the trainee. Pilot cheers in his seat.

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