The Real Battle of Britain

[High and Behind]

Been watching the Ewan McGregor documentary on the great battle, and must say it is quite well done.
Didn't know that his brother Colin is a Typhoon pilot for the RAF.

Best part was the interview with the 2 men over a couple of pints and there stories of fighting in the greatest air battle of all time.
Then the actual Hurricane one of the gentle men had flown, and only surviving one from the battle, did a few low passes for the camera. If you get to see this show, turn up the volume as that Merlin is singing the most beautiful of songs.

May not have what everyone wants from a documentary, but I must say it does what is most important, pays ultimate respect to those brave men and gives us all perspective of what it meant to be one of the few.

God Speed chaps

H&B

P.S. Just saw the ending...can't help getting choked up about the oldest (97 years) surviving pilot from the battle being given the last word and toast to his comrades.

[FICU]

"First Light" by Geoffrey Wellum, one of the 2 vets interviewed drinking a pint, is a great read following his time from a pilot candidate to his time served during the Battle of Britain and beyond.

I also enjoyed the program!

[GRK]

Hi guys...sounds like a good watch! Can you tell me the title and viewing details? Don't live in Canada and wouldn't mind finding it online if possible. Thanks!
GRK

[High and Behind]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00txy2q