Ferry Pilot (1942)
Focuses on the work of the Air Transport Auxiliary or ATA. By 1941, literally hundreds of RAF fighters and bombers needed to be flown each day between aircraft factories, maintenance depots and RAF aerodromes. This vital task was carried out by the men and women of the ATA, a civilian air force operating from their own pools and stations all over Britain. Essentially a dramatised account of typical ATA deliveries, the film features coverage of the ATA's own fleet of Ansons, as well as being notable for some excellent Spitfire film and very rare footage of the Whitley bomber, including take off and in-cockpit sequences.
Director: Pat Jackson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 31 min
Release Date: October 5, 1942
Music: Brian Easdale
Editing: Richard Q. McNaughton
Production: Crown Film Unit, Colonial Film Unit
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Pat Jackson
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ferry Pilot about?
- Focuses on the work of the Air Transport Auxiliary or ATA. By 1941, literally hundreds of RAF fighters and bombers needed to be flown each day between aircraft factories, maintenance depots and RAF aerodromes. This vital task was carried out by the men and women of the ATA, a civilian air force operating from their own pools and stations all over Britain. Essentially a dramatised account of typical ATA deliveries, the film features coverage of the ATA's own fleet of Ansons, as well as being notable for some excellent Spitfire film and very rare footage of the Whitley bomber, including take off and in-cockpit sequences.
- Who directed Ferry Pilot?
- Ferry Pilot was directed by Pat Jackson.
- How long is Ferry Pilot?
- Ferry Pilot has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
- What genre is Ferry Pilot?
- Ferry Pilot is a Documentary film.
- Where was Ferry Pilot produced?
- Ferry Pilot was produced in United Kingdom.