Flight of the Mitchells: B-25s do fly in IMC

摘要

This is an exceptionally welcome re-release. Film-maker Tony Howarth's documentary about 1978's trans-Atlantic ferry flight of five B-25 Mitchells is far more fondly remembered than the film the North American twins were destined to participate in. Hanover Street was, most agree, pretty dire; by contrast, Mitchells Do Fly in IMC became a bit of a cult classic after its 1984 broadcast on Channel 4. Now, at last, Howarth's film is available on DVD, freshly restored and sold in a limited edition by Richards Publishing. Even if you saw it when first shown, it makes for a fascinating watch, not least for the chance to see the late 'Jeff' Hawke in action, leading the rather rag-tag collection of Mitchells to Britain. By modern standards, some of the goings-on beggar belief, but it's a great adventure.