The RAF bands were formerly established in 1920 and have always been regarded as a focus of unit identity and a boost to general morale.

A lot has happened in the relatively short history of the RAF music services which spans only 60 years. It has achieved remarkable success as a pathfinder and a pacesetter in British military band music which is captured within this DVD.

At its peak the RAF music service boasted ten established bands, however in line with the Army and the Navy, the number of bands and personnel have been halved but still retain their reputation for excellence in playing all types of music.

Previously on video and now available only on DVD.

Running time approx 60 minutes

PROGRAMME

The Massed Bands of the RAF:

1. March: RAF March Past

The Combined Bands of the Royal Air Force:

1. March: Aces High

2. Slow March: Battle of Britain

3. March: Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines

The Big Band Sound of the RAF Squadronaires:

1. In The Mood

2. Little Brown Jug

3. String of Pearls

The Massed Bands:

1. Blighty on the March

2. Spitfire Prelude and Fugue

3. Slow March: The Trap

4. March: Raiders of the Lost Ark

The Massed Bands in Concert:

1. Strike Up The Band

2. Marvin Hamlisch Showcase

The Massed Bands on the March:

1. Thunderbirds

2. Great Escape

3. By Land and Sea

4. Songs of the Early Airmen

5. Featuring the Queens Colour Squadron

Finale

1. Saint Saens Organ Symphony