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Actor Ewan McGregor and his brother, Colin, present this documentary about the Bomber Command of World War II. With examples of real life experiences, the programme explores the RAF's operations over a six-year period, while taking a look at the challenges it faced and the development of the Bomber Command. Meanwhile, Colin learns to fly a Lancaster bomber...
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Brothers Ewan and Colin McGregor follow up their documentary The Battle of Britain (Also available on DVD from IMC Vision) with a film exploring Bomber Command, a rarely-told story from the Second World War. The film focuses primarily on the men who fought and died in the skies above occupied Europe, with numerous examples of individual heroism and extraordinary collective spirit, and Colin learns to fly the key aircraft of the campaign: the Lancaster bomber. But this is also the story of a controversy that has lasted almost 70 years. The programme covers six years of wartime operations, and traces the obstacles and challenges that were overcome as the RAF developed and deployed the awesome fighting force that was Bomber Command
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have just finished watching this documentary,which tells the story of the British bombing campaign against Germany in WW2.The story,which is brilliantly told by Colin and Ewan McGregor explains what life was like for the young men who flew countless dangerous missions over Germany.Everthing about this film,from interviews with R.A.F. Veterans who actually took part in the missions to the amazing aerial footage,is a real eye opener - a real 'must have' for your collection.
I can't wait to get my DVD.
Well done BBC!
I can't wait to get my DVD.
Well done BBC!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By MD
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you've never watched this documentary on TV (which was my case) and if you're expecting something about ALL 'Bomber Boys', (my case again - well, after all, this is the title!) my advice is: don't buy it!
As usual with many documentaries about Bomber Command in WW2, all you see is rather well-known WW2 footage (some of it in colour) of the Avro Lancaster and (excellent) views of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's only surviving 'Lanc' in flying condition in the UK. And need I say that the 'Dambusters' also get good coverage?
But not a single word is said about the countless Hampdens, Whitleys, Stirlings, Mosquitoes or Halifaxes in which so many 'Bomber Boys' went to war - and I've probably forgotten one or two other aircraft. My father was one of them, which is why I was so much looking forward to receiving and watching the documentary.
I haven't mentioned the Wellington because you do see one - but only for a few seconds! Oh! yes, and the name 'Halifax' is indeed uttered in this documentary, but only once, when a surviving Luftwaffe nightfighter pilot mentions he downed one, and in fact this passage is barely audible!
So if you wish to acquire more footage of the BBMF Lanc, go ahead; likewise the interviews with veterans are very interesting or moving.
But it was a big disappointment to see that even a BBC film could be so historically inaccurate and its proper title should have been 'LANCASTER Boys'.
Let's hope the soon-to-be-inaugurated Bomber Command Memorial in London does ALL 'Bomber Boys' justice!
As usual with many documentaries about Bomber Command in WW2, all you see is rather well-known WW2 footage (some of it in colour) of the Avro Lancaster and (excellent) views of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's only surviving 'Lanc' in flying condition in the UK. And need I say that the 'Dambusters' also get good coverage?
But not a single word is said about the countless Hampdens, Whitleys, Stirlings, Mosquitoes or Halifaxes in which so many 'Bomber Boys' went to war - and I've probably forgotten one or two other aircraft. My father was one of them, which is why I was so much looking forward to receiving and watching the documentary.
I haven't mentioned the Wellington because you do see one - but only for a few seconds! Oh! yes, and the name 'Halifax' is indeed uttered in this documentary, but only once, when a surviving Luftwaffe nightfighter pilot mentions he downed one, and in fact this passage is barely audible!
So if you wish to acquire more footage of the BBMF Lanc, go ahead; likewise the interviews with veterans are very interesting or moving.
But it was a big disappointment to see that even a BBC film could be so historically inaccurate and its proper title should have been 'LANCASTER Boys'.
Let's hope the soon-to-be-inaugurated Bomber Command Memorial in London does ALL 'Bomber Boys' justice!
By moyra hardy
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Just what l wanted for a friend who was a former Airman and lives away so he can collect when he comes to visit as l had told him about the BBC programmes
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Bomber Boys. DVD ( Mc Gregor )
This is a third rate documentary which is as much about the band of McGregor brothers as it is about Bomber Command and all those who served and died as members . Read more
Published 9 months ago by Derek Collins
5.0 out of 5 stars
These brothers really inspire--Inspirational documentary
The brothers McGregor really inspire one and this video and the first one on the Battle of Britain are pure magic. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Dylan Weston
5.0 out of 5 stars
The great Lancaster Bomber
Very good documentary about the LANCASTER Bomber. Great excitement for Simon to pilote the last one flying in the UK today, excitement which we share with him. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Chantal
5.0 out of 5 stars
R A F
Interesting, colourful and moving DVD of men and an aircraft that should never be forgotten.Covering wartime operations
and the formation of Bomber Command with all the... Read more
and the formation of Bomber Command with all the... Read more
Published 10 months ago by miriam
5.0 out of 5 stars
Saved by the DVD
My husband recorded the Bomber Boys that was shown on BBC and I have just deleted it by mistake. I felt sick. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Sandy Johnson
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