RAF Cold War Informational Film 1980's

This 1980s Royal Air Force information film highlights the RAF’s front-line role during the final years of the Cold War. The documentary focuses on how small, mobile Harrier units could rapidly disperse across the countryside to counter a potential communist threat, demonstrating the flexibility and survivability of Britain’s air power. The film also features operations from key Cold War bases, including Staxton Wold and RAF Coningsby, and shows the wider network of aircraft that supported Britain’s air defence. Viewers will see Tornado strike aircraft, Nimrod maritime patrol aircraft and AWACS airborne early warning platforms as they work together to detect, track and counter enemy activity. With authentic 1980s footage and commentary, this film provides a valuable insight into the RAF’s strategy, capability and preparedness at a tense moment in global history.