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British military film locations

Started by Nick, December 06, 2009, 10:34:53 AM

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Nick

December 06, 2009, 10:34:53 AM
How does the Ministry of Defence make money in this day and age?

They hire out their bases and buildings to the Movie Industry!

http://www.films.mod.uk/index.htm

nev

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December 06, 2009, 10:41:13 AM
Memphis Belle was filmed just down the road at RAF Binbrook not long after it closed.  A lot of my 6th form mates were extras in the film (one is now a real RAF pilot).
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December 06, 2009, 03:59:39 PM
Apparently the Officer's Mess at RAF Halton is THE place to do filming, something to do with the Great Hall and the staircase there I think. Even recent Bond films have used it!
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December 07, 2009, 12:49:56 PM
theres a few places listed that ive spent quite a bit of time at. Whittering, Wyton, Cosford, Henlow, Northolt, Uxbridge and Beckingham amoung them.  Yep i got about abit during my time with the cadets lol.
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