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An interview from 1961. Park had been the victorious RAF commander in the only two aerial pitched battles in the European theatre of World War Two. He reveals his part in both the Battles of Britain and Malta, he explains why the Big Wing theory would never have worked and how he changed the tactics in Malta.
An interview from 1969. Hugh Dowding provides insights as Head of Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain. He tells of the stresses and strains during the Battle; how he prepared Fighter Command for the Battle; the arguments in which he was involved; and about the personalities and politics that led to his sacking.
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