Battle of Britain dogfight colour film 1940

[Phil Lloyd]

Discovered in the collection of Victor Don, a doctor living in Ashford in 1940. He was taking film of his dogs when a dogfight began overhead. Although brief, the film does give a unique record of what is believed to be a fighter engagement during the Battle of Britain.

The shots show the two forces seeking to gain the upper hand as well as an aircraft falling as a casualty, suggesting that this is not a training exercise. At the end of the film is a brief shot of a Spitfire at low level, possibly heading back to base out of ammunition.

The footage begins at 12 minutes 30 seconds. I hope you find it of interest.

https://screenarchive.brighton.ac.uk/detail/5756/

[ghostwriter2]

Thanks for showing.
Finally I understand the meaning of the term "dog-fight " ;-)

[Håkan]

Nice find!
Thanks for sharing!

Best regards/Håkan

[VtwinVince]

Great stuff. I agree that that does look like an actual engagement. Gives new meaning to the term 'writing in the sky'.

[DDT]

Nice footage, thx for sharing.

Dirk

[Nick Hector]

Outstanding. What we would give to know the date of this encounter...

[BrianC]

The Don's really loved their dogs.

What a surrealistic scenario (for 1940) and almost unbelievable images to our 'modern' eyes!

Cheers
Brian