About
US; Campbell Films is a
small American family business dedicated to the preservation of rare,
historical films. Started in 2007 by a father and son, team. They have worked
tirelessly to digitize, compile and create truly rare and unique DVD's to share
with the world. The son went to film school and father is a veteran with the
historical passion, so together they assembled the content of Campbell
Films. Most likely you'll find things you haven't seen before. We
appreciate your business and hope the films bring you as much joy as they do
us!
This
DVD is about the Famous Night Fighter Northrop's P-61 Black Widow Night
Fighter. Before America's involvement in WW2 the War Dept thought they needed a
night fighter in there inventory. They went to Northrop Company and within a
few months, they designed the P-61. The Government was impressed and they
ordered 3. The plane used the twin boom design like the P-38 Lightning and
proved to very fast. 1st models were over 330 MPH and later versions could fly
over 400 MPH. Used in the European theater and in the Pacific, this plane
helped to fend off enemy night raids. The first Pacific plane shot down was a
Japanese Betty Bomber. We hope you will strap in and enjoy.
1st
Film; "Identify the P-61 Night Fighter". A USAAF film on how to
identify the P-61 characteristics.
Runtime 6:04 Min's
2nd
Film "Flying the P-61 Black Widow". This film was produced by the
USAAF to show how to fly the big P-61 Black Widow. It came in 3 versions and
the discusses all 3 types. This aircraft was a single seat fighter with a
navigator and a Radar man. From pre-check, takeoff, in-flight training, to
single engine flight, to landing again, a very informative film on the P-61. Fun
to see. Runtime 27:39 Min's.
3rd
Film; "Project Thunderstorm". After the War, the USAF studied weather
and problems for aircraft. One of the
aircrafts used was a P-61 variant renamed the F-15. Runtime 18:18 Min's
4th
Film "P-61 Photos and Clips" This is a collection of photos, sounds,
and film clips that we put together for your entertainment. There is lots of
footage of the P-61 on the ground, takeoffs and Taxi's. Also, photos of the
P-61 using a Ramjet tested for NASA. Very fascinating footage. Runtime 8:21
Min's
5th
Film; "Winning your Wings". A This is a USAAF film with Jimmy Stewart
Narrating on how you can win your wings WW2. Great Film and lots of different
planes. Runtime 17:21 Min's
6th Film; "Pacific Aviation Newsreels ". This is a collection of Newsreels of the Pacific Theater about misc planes. 1st, Hidden Radar outposts. 2nd, US rushes new airbases in the Pacific. 3rd, P-61 and JATO. 4th, Navy Bombs Burma. 3rd, Bombing Manila. 4th, Navy Downs Japanese Planes. 5th, Navy supports Manila. 6th, Navy Downs Jap Planes. 7th, Navy attack Japan. 8th, Japanese Fighters attack Hospital Ship. 9th, F4U and P-61 launch the BAT. Great stuff. Runtime 15:37 min. B/W
Thanks for Looking!!!
If you are a Veteran, or have a family member that has old pictures, slides, or 16mm /8mm film and you can't afford to get them transferred, contact us and I'll do it for free. As a vet, we support our troops, and our goal is to save old film for future generations.