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This prestigious and acclaimed 1970s BBC drama series follows the lives of the daring young pilots of the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War. With breathtaking aerial film sequences using authentic vintage aircraft replicas and gripping air-to-air filming, Wings is one of the very finest war drama series ever produced by British television. Series one and two - all 25 episodes.
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Wings - The Complete BBC Box Set [DVD] [1977]
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
This series has waited over 30 years to be released. I recall seeing odd episodes at the time ( 1977 ) and being impressed. The long wait has been the subject of quite a few forums. I had given up waiting for it, then bosh, it was released. The quality is fine, the pace is a bit slow by today's standards but all up it is excellent. I have just finished watching both series, one episode after another. Interesting to see the stars still around today albeit in more mature age roles. Some might find the regular switches to the home front detract from the action, the series suffers a bit by obvious budget constraints but the flying scenes are excellent.
Worth the wait.
Worth the wait.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Wings has a fantastic storyline! I was lucky enough to get the box set for Christmas and I've been absolutely hooked.
If you are well up on your WW1 aviation history you'd be impressed with the accuracy, if not, then you may find it a little slow - but in my view it's a rare gem of a series and (being too young to have seen it first time round) I'm delighted that it has appeared on DVD after all these years.
If you are well up on your WW1 aviation history you'd be impressed with the accuracy, if not, then you may find it a little slow - but in my view it's a rare gem of a series and (being too young to have seen it first time round) I'm delighted that it has appeared on DVD after all these years.
51 of 52 people found the following review helpful
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This is an ace series - full of superb acting, amazing flying (with real aircraft), multi-dimensional characters and a sense of respect to those who flew in the RFC. It may seem slow, compared to the pace of modern drama but don't let that put you off. The slow pace, in my opinion, allows the characters to breath and to flesh out the ratta tat tat action. Personally I found the home front scenes to be as equally engaging as the military ones. A gem of a series that should interest anyone - be they military buff or not.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
wings
Isaw this series years ago and allways wanted to see it again its been well worth the wait,realy enjoyed it
Published 1 month ago by regilling
refreshing TV
Even after 35 years, I enjoyed it more now than in 1977. I have to wonder why it hasn't been shown since?
Published 4 months ago by drunkinftl
Shame they don't make 'em like this any more!
I never did see this in the 70's but remember it being on and well liked by my Dad and Grandad so when I saw it was on DVD I had to get it; especially as I have a love of WW1 and... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. A. Moore
Oh, what a lovely war!
I must say that as my wife and I sat through the first episode I nearly burst waiting for an aeroplane to appear or for, well, anything to happen really. But then it dawned on me. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Gaz
true pioneers.
the best series you will ever see about the early days of military aviation.
incredibly emotive, great acting performances especially from Nicholas Jones. Read more
incredibly emotive, great acting performances especially from Nicholas Jones. Read more
Published 13 months ago by C. A. Small
Brilliant Series Almost the Real Thing
This relatively forgotten series is without a doubt as close a story of the beginnings of aerial warfare done. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Carl J. Bobrow
Chocks Away!
This wonderfully evocative series about the earliest days of British military aviation in World War I (before the RFC became the RAF) features fine acting and strong... Read more
Published 14 months ago by What the Butler Saw
We were gutted when we finished watching the series
I home-educate my children and was skeptical when my British husband suggested we buy this 1970s TV series to supplement our study of WW1. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Dr. K. E. Patrick
Wings
Maybe i am spoiled by the action type movies we see nowadays like Flyboys, The Trench, Passchendaele and My boy Jack for example that all play in that same period. Read more
Published 17 months ago by G. Van Ginkel
Wings
This is a war film for the men and a romantic film for the women. Yes it has a lot of both and well worth the cost, Buy it and enjoy.
Published 17 months ago by Mr. V. F. Holmwood
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