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FILM : Battle of Britain
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Battle of Britain 1969Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer, Susannah York, Edward Fox, Kenneth More, Robert Shaw, Ian McShane, Laurence Olivier, Trevor HowardSouth eastern England, France, Spain
Director : Guy Hamilton   Production Company : Spitfire Productions.

The heroic "few" save Britain from the threat of the Luftwaffe.

Stills by SJ.
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Can you identify any of the real streets for this movie?
We are always looking for more help with identifying these filming locations and would be grateful for any positive identifications, snippets or references you can offer about these movie making locations.
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Looks like a French chateau. The scenes set on the AEF airfield in France were shot on the south side of Duxford airfield, Cambridgeshire, looking south towards the gently rising hills in that direction. Behind the camera viewpoints were the runway, hangars and camp on the north side. The Chateau was set dressing, possibly not even a full scale facade. To get comparison shots with proper perspective would probably need access to the set area, as it's not as obvious looking across from the public access on the IWM side of the runway. Much of the southern section of the airfield, probably including the set's location, has been returned to farmland and the M11 Motorway has severed the eastern end of the runway. The old southern taxiway is visible as crop marks in some GoogleEarth imagery, but the abandoned runway secton looks like it was completely obliterated. Great information from Mike Tighe. Adding to this information, Mike says that the set, including 'chateau' is visible in the background of the photo at <a href="http://www.panoramio.com/photo/3773965" target="_blank">http://www.panoramio.com/photo/3773965</a> showing the camera ship taxying at Duxford during production. The caption probably gives more details. Looking at the full size photo, the set is definitely in the area that reverted to farmland since 1968. (Photo taken from tower, pavement joint marks are visible on Google Earth, giving an approximate line towards the set
Battle of Britain
bob001. Looks like a French chateau. The scenes set on the AEF airfield in France were shot on the south side of Duxford airfield, Cambridgeshire, looking south towards the gently rising hills in that direction. Behind the camera viewpoints were the runway, hangars and camp on the north side. The Chateau was set dressing, possibly not even a full scale facade. To get comparison shots with proper perspective would probably need access to the set area, as it's not as obvious looking across from the public access on the IWM side of the runway. Much of the southern section of the airfield, probably including the set's location, has been returned to farmland and the M11 Motorway has severed the eastern end of the runway. The old southern taxiway is visible as crop marks in some GoogleEarth imagery, but the abandoned runway secton looks like it was completely obliterated. Great information from Mike Tighe. Adding to this information, Mike says that the set, including 'chateau' is visible in the background of the photo at http://www.panoramio.com/photo/3773965 showing the camera ship taxying at Duxford during production. The caption probably gives more details. Looking at the full size photo, the set is definitely in the area that reverted to farmland since 1968. (Photo taken from tower, pavement joint marks are visible on Google Earth, giving an approximate line towards the set's location.)
This space is available to all local businesses in South eastern England, France, Spain, it works 24/7/365 and costs very little, only about the price of a cup of tea a day. It is specialised advertising relating specifically to South eastern England, France, Spain where our viewers visit to walk in the footsteps of the famous. Your pub, club, hotel, restaurant, paper shop, sweetshop, garage, car-hire, filling station, local history group, local social study society and all local businesses profit from the flow of tourists to South eastern England, France, Spain. This modern phenomena of film induced tourism is now recognised by all major tourist agencies and authorities as being one of the chief reasons why tourists visit any country, area, town or street. Take full advantage of this opportunity to pull ReelStreets visitors towards your business in South eastern England, France, Spain. Remember, like the old Windmill Theatre, we never close. Contact info@reelstreets.com for more information.



(Original artwork, John Player and Sons,from their cigarette card series “Film Stars”, copyright.)

Battle of Britain
bob002. 
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(Original artwork, John Player and Sons,from their cigarette card series “Film Stars”, copyright.)
An airfield, maybe North Weald, Essex.
Battle of Britain
bob003. An airfield, maybe North Weald, Essex.
If you like, swap photos for books, films, postcards, autographed pictures or posters listed on site. Allow one photo to equate to £1.00. Goods will be reserved, you send the photos and we swap when we balance the account. You can even include the postage and packing in the exchange. Easy.



(Original artwork, John Player and Sons,from their cigarette card series “Film Stars”, copyright.)
The approach to Denton, Kent.
Battle of Britain
bob004. The approach to Denton, Kent.
Now, with phone box and bus shelter intact. SJ.
bob004n. Now, with phone box and bus shelter intact. SJ.
The Jackdaw, Denton, Kent.
Battle of Britain
bob005. The Jackdaw, Denton, Kent.
A new garden in front to prevent Plummer parking nowadays. SJ.
bob005n. A new garden in front to prevent Plummer parking nowadays. SJ.
The interior of the Jackdaw. Looks like the interior really was used, despite heavy redesign. The brickwork of the fireplace visible behind Plummer is still there.
Battle of Britain
bob006. The interior of the Jackdaw. Looks like the interior really was used, despite heavy redesign. The brickwork of the fireplace visible behind Plummer is still there.
This space is available to all local businesses in South eastern England, France, Spain, it works 24/7/365 and costs very little, only about the price of a cup of tea a day. It is specialised advertising relating specifically to South eastern England, France, Spain where our viewers visit to walk in the footsteps of the famous. Your pub, club, hotel, restaurant, paper shop, sweetshop, garage, car-hire, filling station, local history group, local social study society and all local businesses profit from the flow of tourists to South eastern England, France, Spain. This modern phenomena of film induced tourism is now recognised by all major tourist agencies and authorities as being one of the chief reasons why tourists visit any country, area, town or street. Take full advantage of this opportunity to pull ReelStreets visitors towards your business in South eastern England, France, Spain. Remember, like the old Windmill Theatre, we never close. Contact info@reelstreets.com for more information.



(Original artwork, John Player and Sons,from their cigarette card series “Film Stars”, copyright.)
Still in Denton.
Battle of Britain
bob007. Still in Denton.
Now. SJ.
bob007n. Now. SJ.
Duxford, Herts.
Battle of Britain
bob008. Duxford, Herts.
This space is available to all local businesses in South eastern England, France, Spain, it works 24/7/365 and costs very little, only about the price of a cup of tea a day. It is specialised advertising relating specifically to South eastern England, France, Spain where our viewers visit to walk in the footsteps of the famous. Your pub, club, hotel, restaurant, paper shop, sweetshop, garage, car-hire, filling station, local history group, local social study society and all local businesses profit from the flow of tourists to South eastern England, France, Spain. This modern phenomena of film induced tourism is now recognised by all major tourist agencies and authorities as being one of the chief reasons why tourists visit any country, area, town or street. Take full advantage of this opportunity to pull ReelStreets visitors towards your business in South eastern England, France, Spain. Remember, like the old Windmill Theatre, we never close. Contact info@reelstreets.com for more information.



(Original artwork, John Player and Sons,from their cigarette card series “Film Stars”, copyright.)
Duxford.
Battle of Britain
bob009. Duxford.
This space is available to all local businesses in South eastern England, France, Spain, it works 24/7/365 and costs very little, only about the price of a cup of tea a day. It is specialised advertising relating specifically to South eastern England, France, Spain where our viewers visit to walk in the footsteps of the famous. Your pub, club, hotel, restaurant, paper shop, sweetshop, garage, car-hire, filling station, local history group, local social study society and all local businesses profit from the flow of tourists to South eastern England, France, Spain. This modern phenomena of film induced tourism is now recognised by all major tourist agencies and authorities as being one of the chief reasons why tourists visit any country, area, town or street. Take full advantage of this opportunity to pull ReelStreets visitors towards your business in South eastern England, France, Spain. Remember, like the old Windmill Theatre, we never close. Contact info@reelstreets.com for more information.



(Original artwork, John Player and Sons,from their cigarette card series “Film Stars”, copyright.)
The river Thames, London. The paddlers debate whether the attackers are Messerschmitts or 'Einkels.
Battle of Britain
bob010. The river Thames, London. The paddlers debate whether the attackers are Messerschmitts or 'Einkels.
If you like, swap photos for books, films, postcards, autographed pictures or posters listed on site. Allow one photo to equate to £1.00. Goods will be reserved, you send the photos and we swap when we balance the account. You can even include the postage and packing in the exchange. Easy.



(Original artwork, John Player and Sons,from their cigarette card series “Film Stars”, copyright.)
FILM : Battle of Britain
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