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Revision as of 03:17, 22 September 2012

Dark Blue World DVD cover

Czech title: Tmavomodrý svet
Movie (2001)

Starring:
Ondrej Vetchý (Frantisek Sláma)
Krystof Hádek (Karel Vojtisek)
Tara Fitzgerald (Susan Whitmore)

A fictionalized account of Czechoslovak pilots who flew with the RAF during World War II.


Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb

One of two flyable Spitfires used in filming, this restored example portrays an early war Mk I.

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Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII

One of two flyable Spitfires used in filming, this restored example portrays an early war Mk I.

The pointed tail identifies this aircraft compared to the others
Mk Vb in foreground, Mk VIII behind


Supermarine Spitfire

In addition to the two flyable Spifires, the film also includes several static models used as ground props, special effects models (physical and CGI) and much digitally retouched footage from the 1969 film Battle of Britain.

This may be one of several static models used in filming
BOB footage
BOB footage

Platzer Kiebitz

Prewar scenes of flight training were filmed using a Platzer Kiebitz. The Kiebitz is an ultralight biplane built from plansby German designer Michael Platzer.

DBWPK-2.jpg
DBWPK-3.jpg

Heinkel He 111/CASA 2.111

Heinkel He111s in the film were depicted by special effects models and digitally retouched footage from the 1969 film Battle of Britain.

BOB footage - these post war CASA 2.111s were powered by Rolls Royce Merlin engines and can be identified by the large radiator inlet below the propeller.
Special effects models, depicted with the correct engine installation for wartime German aircraft

Hispano HA-1112-M

Bf 109s in the film were depicted by special effects models and digitally retouched footage from the 1969 film Battle of Britain.

DBWB109-1.jpg
DBWB109-2.jpg
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DBWB109-4.jpg

North American B-25 Mitchell

A B-25 plays the role of a damaged RAF bomber being escorted home after a raid.

The B-25 was depicted by a scale special effects model, with added digital effects for the smoke and crew members.

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

A flight of B-17s makes an appearance as the war effort increases towards the end of the film.

The B-17 footage was digitally retouched from the 1990 film Memphis Belle


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