. The squad are driven to Portsmouth to board a submarine. | A group of former Royal Marines are aiming to recreate one of the most daring raids of World War Two. Their mission is to blow up a giant battleship in an enemy-held French port. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Instead it decides to focus much more of its time on stuff that also didn't make a great deal of sense. Difficult to find or see these days but I have it on DVD which I found in the USA. "Cockleshell Heroes was filmed round and about Eastney and Portsmouth. When a test mission ends disastrously, Stringer admits his mistake and turns to Thompson, who soon whips the marines into shape. "In The Eagle Has Landed, the American HQ with Larry Hagman as an Army Officer, was Warfield Hall near Bracknell, which also featured in episodes of The Professionals with Bodie and Doyle. Ruddock stumbles onward. Jos Ferrer proves to be tone deaf when it comes to sacrifice and military discipline. Bruce Lee does not appear in the film, but receives a production credit as "Karate advisor" (action choreographer) for . Clarke nears a costume hire shop where he spots a uniform in the window. I'd love to hear from you "The street we live in , Haywood Bracknell, was used as the home of the little boy at the end of Terry Gilliams "Time bandits", the lady who lives at number 12 remembers the day of the shoot. In an outhouse, the Major finds and takes a bicycle. There are no longer any TV aerials. Table of Contents show Suitably relieved, Ruddock carries on running. Following on from the Eagle Has Landed, I was fortunate enough to be on hand when the film was being shot at Mapledurham. Jos Ferrer's film is a remarkably evocative snapshot of post-War Englishness from a Puerto Rican director-star; it's also weirdly broad and sitcommish, and doesn't really do the astonishing true story at its centre justice. Jack Eyston owns the Mapledurham estate and remembers it well. Facing north on Chertsey Road to the north of Addlestone in Middlesex. When the British Admiralty was approached to co-operate it requested that Spencer Tracy play the lead. Shepperton Studios with Littleton Park House in the background. It was the company's fourth movie. The Cockleshell Heroes is a 1955 British war film with Trevor Howard, Anthony Newley, David Lodge and Jose Ferrer, who also directed. Captain Thompson and Marine Ruddock row through a lock that's opened to allow a cargo ship through. The Browning Version was filmed at Sherborne school in Dorset. As the firing squad waits, the Gestapo Commandant (Walter Fitzgerald) gives Captain Thomas, Corporal Stevens and Marines Ruddock and Bradley one last chance to cooperate. The village of Mapledurham near Reading "moved" to North Norfolk to be the scene of an audacious attempt by German paratroopers disguised as Polish soldiers to capture Winston Churchill. I would love to see the film if it was completed. The Cockleshell Heroes 1955 Directed by Jos Ferrer Synopsis During WW2, German ships are "safely" docked upriver at Bordeaux, but the British send a team of kayakers to attack them. He starred with his then wife ..? While the two are having a drink, Stringer takes the truck. Tommy is to be seen hang gliding from the only remaining gate house tower. He was also a renowned theatre director and had just directed his first feature, The Shrike (1955). This is opposite Docklands Street on Albert Road in London E16. As the submarine carrying the canoeists arrive off the Gironde estuary, a depth charge attack by a passing German patrol boat knocks out Ruddock's partner. Opening credits prologue 1: The Marines were formed 28th. This resulted in the ship dropping the first depth charges being seen with F383 on its side but in the next shot it has F384 on the side. Whipped into shape by a no-nonsense Sergeant Major, the men are charged with destroying a number of giant German battleships in the harbour at Bordeaux, a mission they will carry out by entering the harbour in canoes and attaching limpet mines to the vessels. Winchester Cathedral has appeared in the Da Vinci code and Elizabeth, the Golden Age while Guildford Cathedral was used in the 1976 chiller, The Omen. Generally I'm a sucker for Brit WW2 films but this one was just ok. Really old fashioned, with some shonky miniature work. Unfortunately I never discovered where this bit was filmed. This featured in the film as well as many other local sites. Letterboxd Limited. In fact the snow was 5 tons of salt sprinkled everywhere and every possible clue was removed that would give the game away. Fun cast with a young Christopher Lee in a small role. Major Stringer: Thompson, I'm training these men, not you. He says they wanted to blow the mill up but he wouldn't let them, so they had to build a replica next to it. Stringer is the enthusiastic promoter of commando operations requiring daring and initiative, but has no experience leading men or operations. I remember seeing a sports car driven up a launch ramp from the road and exploding as it hit the canal bridge. main subject. Did you meet any stars? The River Ash crossing Charlton Road by ford in Shepperton, Middlesex. The station buildings and former platforms survive today as a private residence. At the house, Thompson discovers that Ruddock's Wife is having an affair with the Lodger. Send your story ideas to south.newsonline@bbc.co.uk. THE DOGS OF WAR (Eureka Classics) Blu-ray (Blu-ray) Christopher Walken - $25.29. ", "Dear Tom, Two films that we know of, were filmed partly in Theale High Street, 6 miles west of Reading. 1955 film by Jos Ferrer. The Cockleshell Heroes (English) 0 references. Naturally we ended with relevant clips of Charlie moon. Following hard routine they now face seventy miles of arduous paddling upriver. Another film made here in the south that year was "The Eagle has Landed" starring Michael Caine. Drama 2002 1 hr 37 min U Starring Jos Ferrer, Trevor Howard, Anthony Newley Director Jos Ferrer Trailers Location(s): Cornwall, Hampshire, London, Middlesex, Surrey, Region(s): London C-D, South East A-D, South West. But apparently not considering how little The Cockleshell Heroes actually focuses on that action. For today's audience however, the real star of the movie is the quaint social comment the film provides, and the fascinating location backdrop of 1955 post-war Britain. [10], The script was written by Bryan Forbes who was better known at the time as an actor. "Hi Tom. [16] Ex-Corporal Bill Sparks, the other survivor of the raid, was also an advisor. Waiting for an approaching goods train, Marine Booth (Graham Stewart) climbs onto a bridge parapet. Of all the volunteers that return, eight marines are selected to carry out the operation. Recently, James Nesbitt was seen filming on the seafront but I have no idea what this was about!!! The Royal Marine commandos trained around Portsmouth for four months ahead of their secret mission in December 1942. This now listed building has no square rooms and was called the 'Thruppeny Bit Building' because of its many sides. On 29th. ", "Corfe Castle in the Isle of Purbeck was featured in childrens (and some adults) classic "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" with Angela Landsbury. Posters are sourced from TMDb and Posteritati, and appear for you and visitors to your profile and content, depending on settings. A school chum and I bunked off school and biked to the village of Upton Grey to be extras (we hoped)at 10 shillings (50p) a day for the duration of the shoot, when we arrived we found that the film company had taken on as many extras as they required so our bike ride was invane. Upload subtitles. All this during harsh December weather. After giving four pints of blood before passing out, Lomas is brought back by ambulance. Paul Hatlee found the location, not quite the story's Deptford but on the north bank of the River Thames adjacent to Galleons Point in E16. They accidentally get caught up in the Nazi book burning and come face to face with Hitler who 'innocently' signs Indianna's book mistaking him for a fan. In the background stands one of the Fraser Gunnery Ranges at Eastney. Eastney Barracks parade ground. With stars like Michael Caine, Jenny Agutter, Larry Hagman and Jean Marsh around, the villagers would often turn up to watch filming. Did you know that parts of the latest James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace" were filmed in North Hampshire? The hall was packed to its 100 capacity and we are going for a second run on Jan 10th for those who couldnt get in. The River Thames with Woolwich Power Station penetrating the skyline. The next exercise sees the squad canoeing up the Thames to their objective at Deptford. And this is the view from Bell Bridge which takes Bell Bridge Road over the railway. They appeared briefly at news conferences but expressed little emotion. COCKLESHELL HEROES In 1942, Major 'Blondie' Hasler led members of the Royal Marines Boom Patrol Detachment (RMBPD) on Operation Frankton. Lighthearted fun men-on-a-mission film, lovingly restored, but the premise builds towards a covert operation in the third act that doesn't end up providing much suspense or spectacle. Located by Johnny Maton, this is number 7 Green Lane, Shepperton which has been converted to retail use and is currently occupied, rather appropriately, by Lodge Brothers. This was possibly at the footbridge opposite Fernhill Street on Albert Road, west of North Woolwich station. (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) 1956-current, June 17, 1972, Page 45, Image 45, brought to you by Chappaqua Library, and the National Digital Newspaper Program. The marine curses after being drenched when a car speeds through the ford. actor who murdered someonedream about someone faking their death Barbara Windsor, Sid James and all", "O mr porter. Impressed by Ruddock's apparent stamina the WVS Driver (Judith Furse) says farewell. "[23] He says these scenes involved Howard and were directed by Allen. Main Road in Portsmouth, Hampshire with HMS Victory in the background. [29][30], One Foreword for CHFWitness by Matthew Little, former RMM Archivist and librarian, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "The Cockleshell Heroes (1955) - Jos Ferrer - Cast and Crew - AllMovie", Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Cockleshell_Heroes&oldid=1132784646, This page was last edited on 10 January 2023, at 15:34. I still watch the video now and then. His team of twelve commandos - two per Cockle Mk II - would then row the canoes via the estuary into the Bordeaux harbor. imported from Wikimedia project. Please consider upgrading to a Pro accountfor less than a couple bucks a month, youll get cool additional features like all-time and annual stats pages (example), the ability to select (and filter by) your favorite streaming services, and no ads! shop * great products * worldwide delivery * Logistics in World 185783954487 For political reasons saturation bombing was rejected . GAUMONT BRITISH / GAINSBOROUGH PICTURES star. 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Cockle Mark II canoe Photo by Cocklecanoe - CC BY-SA 3.0 21 reviews In December 1942, ten Royal Marines launched a daring canoe attack on German ships lying in Bordeaux harbour - a hazardous and successful offensive, in which only two survived. Cockleshell Heroes Format: DVD 315 ratings Blu-ray from $19.46 DVD from $23.05 DVD 1-Disc Version $23.14 $23.05 Movies and TV Shows Amazon AU Exclusive Movie and TV Bundles. You are in: South Today > Tell Tom > Film Locations. However, he clashes with his veteran second-in-command, the cynical, by-the-book Captain Hugh Thompson. Most of the stars commuted from London but Donald Sutherland lived nearby, though he did keep himself to himself as Jack recalls. "Back in the 70's Hollywood came to Warfield, near Bracknell when the Great Gatsby starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow was using the location of Warfield Hall for one of the scenes. When Ferrer found out, he left the film. In the background is the parade ground at Eastney Barracks. The Captain drives Ruddock back to barracks. I watched the filming on many occasions, as a lot of it was just yards from where I lived.". As the darkness settled on Stowe House the small crowd that had gathered were ordered to hush as they taped the scene. QUENTIN L. HARTWIG Bendix Field: The History of an Airport and Legen (Hardback) - $33.40. Regretfully I did not witness the attempted escape on the Thames, doubling up as the North Sea, Pity that would have been worth having.". Thompson, who was not supposed to go on the raid, volunteers to take his place. Amongst the laughable miniature work and perfunctory set design, it is well-paced and incidentally tense. Follow BBC South on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Timewatch - Aired Order - All Seasons - TheTVDB.com . World . [13], Filming was done in Portugal and at several Royal Marine establishments, with the Commandant-General Royal Marines training the actors for drill and canoe handling. Shop now Customers who viewed this item also viewed Page 1 of 1 Start over Best of British Cinema 10 Action Packed Movies Rank Collection 94 DVD 5 offers from $42.89 It was very popular; The Cockleshell Heroes followed the same formula. My fabulous hairdresser was an extra (blink and he was gone!) The Cockleshell Heroes (1956) Film details Featuring Jos Ferrer Trevor Howard Dora Bryan Director Jos Ferrer Countries United Kingdom USA Year 1956 Genre War Type Film Category Fiction Synopsis The training of a group of volunteers as commandos to blow up ships in Bordeaux Harbour. Full Cast and Crew ", "On the watercress line, in Hampshire there have been many films,drama's and documentery's set on it. Later, Ferrer steals the fish lorry only to abandon it at Shepperton Station (Surrey) in order to catch a just-departing Up train allegedly to Portsmouth, steam train noises being provided on this otherwise electric branch. The Head's study was used for a caning session! Premiere Information World premiere in London: 16 Nov 1955; San Diego, CA premiere: 17 Apr 1956 Production Company Warwick Film Productions, Ltd. Distribution Company Columbia Pictures Corp. Country Great Britain and United States Location London, England, Great Britain; Tagus River,Portugal Screenplay Information A few minutes later, Ruddock reappears from the house after knocking out Morris the lodger during the brief fight. Trevor Howard Jos Ferrer Anthony Newley Victor Maddern Percy Herbert David Lodge Peter Arne Graham Stewart John Fabian John Van Eyssen Robert Desmond Walter Fitzgerald Karl Stepanek Dora Bryan Beatrice Campbell Sydney Tafler Christopher Lee Pat McGrath, Columbia Pictures Warwick Film Productions, Operation Cockleshell, Cockle Shell Heroes, Operatie Kajak, War and historical adventure However Iam also the direct desandant to Private 624 John Burton of the 11th Hussars who was at the Charge of the Light Brigade and not only do we still own his campaign medal , but since 2004 ( the 150th anniversary of the Charge)we have now accquired the rest of his medals he was intitled to. Having lived in Southsea I think it doubtful that you'd see the submarine tower from the Eastney Barracks. On his cycle, Major Stringer stops alongside the truck in which Cooney is sitting. The Cockleshell Heroes The Royal Marine commandos trained around Portsmouth for four months ahead of their secret mission in December 1942. Shoreham airport was used in the Da Vinci Code more recently.". Steve Fryer provides this shot of the same building which is now private apartments. TMDb 1955 film by Jos Ferrer. Cinema blockbusters made on the Beach included an adaptation of Charles Dickens novel, Little Dorrit and the Mayor of Casterbridge produced under the guidance of the author, Thomas Hardy. More at The plant was closed and demolished in the late 1970s. Five were mined and badly damaged, but only two of the 10-man team survived. A locomotive pulling a parcel van passes over the crossing. Arriving at the guardhouse by taxi, 10934 Marine Bradley reports to Sergeant Craig. ", "Do you remember "Heroes of Tellemark"? Captain Thompson: Your men give the impression of being an ill-disciplined rabble. The two men were handed over to the Gestapo, but never betrayed their mission or their comrades. There were a lot of things about this film that didn't really make a great deal of sense. war, soldiers, combat, fought or military, disaster, exciting, boats, voyage or adventure, spy, agent, intrigue, thriller or suspense. Now numbered the A318, Chertsey Road and this location are almost unrecognisable following road realignments for the building of the A317 St Peter's Way along with subsequent property developments. The station buildings and former platforms survive today as a private residence. It was here that I had to collect by Bowler Hat etc The most notable part of that was seeing Oliver Reed walking out of the swimming pool fully dressed with a bottle whisky in his hand at 8.30 in the morning.I was one of many extras recruited in the Portsmouth area - it was a bit unique for me at the time I was the Manager of the Odeon Cinema North End Portsmouth and at the time it was showing I was in Foyer whilst at the same time being on the screen - mind you if you blinked you could have missed it. Chances for success are very small. Anyone know what pub it is/was ? A row of shops was created on the church car park and a pub was built near the Millpond, it didn't serve beer though, much to the disappointment of villagers and cast alike. The BritMovie site needs funds to keep going and to pay the hosting fees. The group will be using similar collapsible kayaks to the Cockleshell Heroes themselves, and have been training in locations such as Exmouth and Anglesey in the run up to the challenge. [24], During filming, the two survivors of the mission told the producers they had no idea what the cargo was in the ships that were destroyed. The island of Eilean na Moine was used as Dumbledore's grave, though it was digitally moved to the much larger Loch Arkaig, a few miles to the northwest. Having removed the enemy uniform, Ruddock runs through the streets in his underclothes. Shepperton station on Station Approach off Green Lane in Shepperton. Wikipedia Information. The Marines were formed 28 October 1664. Jose Ferrer was both star and director of the British WW2 . The BritMovie site needs funds to keep going and to pay the hosting fees. There is also memorial garden for the Royal Marines to the left of the image.". A staff car brings Ruddock into London. On 29th April 1802 His Majesty King George III directed that they should The Royal Marines . In one scene he rides an elephant from the church,down the hill to the pond chased by real village youngsters. Seeing Stowe House draped in swastikas with a huge burning pyre in the foreground surrounded by groups of Nazis, SS and Brown Shirted boy brigades marching to and fro was a vision not to be missed. Brutally realistic outcome given the silly tone of the start of the film. . Though Capt. Cockleshell Heroes - Jose Ferrer, Trevor Howard . (RL). Great George Street with Little George Street to the right. also Joss Ackland. AKA: Canoe Commandos, Cockle Shell Heroes, The Survivors, Cockleshell Heroes, Survivors Two, The Cockle Shell Heroes. It's in Gosport. Set during the Second World War, it is a fictionalised account of Operation Frankton, the December 1942 raid on German cargo shipping by British Royal Marines, when Special Boat Service commandos infiltrated Bordeaux Harbour using . instance of. What I particularly like about the railway scenes in this film is all the British Railways signs that can be seen even though it wasn't formed until 3 years after the war! Item location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The men have just twelve minutes to dispose of the mine at sea. The Cockleshell Heroes is a 1955 British Technicolor war film with Trevor Howard, Anthony Newley, Christopher Lee, David Lodge and Jos Ferrer, who also directed. My particular place of interest is Warblington Castle. That's the magic of film. The film depicts a heavily fictionalised version of Operation Frankton, the December 1942 raid on German cargo shipping by British Royal Marines Commandos, who . The score is overbearing and insanely dramatic. "[11], Ferrer had Forbes's script rewritten by Richard Maibaum, who had worked on several Warwick movies,[12] which Forbes admitted "I didn't appreciate". The Cockleshell Heroes 1955 Directed by Jos Ferrer Synopsis During WW2, German ships are "safely" docked upriver at Bordeaux, but the British send a team of kayakers to attack them. There is a pub right next to the barracks. As the train passes, Booth jumps into an open wagon. Share this During the initiative test while the marines are making their way back to base, they cross a railway bridge as an electric train pulls into the station but when they board the train and it . While Combined Operations Headquarters monitor progress, one by one the canoeists are caught. The Four Horse Shoes public house at Burrow Hill Green, Chobham in Surrey with Burrow Hill House to the right. So too was Richard Widmark[7] who ended up making A Prize of Gold for the company instead. The Cockleshell Heroes User reviews Read user reviews Today's best video The week in TV Telly addict Andrew Collinscasts his critical eye over New Worlds (above), Klondike, The Trip to Italy,. Steve Fryer's view shows the demilitarised roadway. Read about our approach to external linking. ", "What about Shoreham Airport? I will always remember the opening scene, the vicar riding his bike down the hill out of control and ending up in the duck pond. The way that you can see Big Ben and Tower Bridge in the same shot out of every window in London. Cables were run off to every house so they wouldn't have to keep taking aerials down and putting them up again after filming sessions. Location: NYC. I lived at Braunston famous for the canal system Northants. It's just the whole movie feels cliched, which is a shame. Cockleshell Heroes; Statements. ". (and this prompted me to finally grab a cheap copy of The Cockleshell Heroes, just in case.I've enjoyed previous Sheldon Hall extras on other Eureka titles, so that alone is enough to warrant a purchase). VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. In 1955 a heavily fictionalised version of the story was depicted in the film The Cockleshell Heroes made by Warwick Films, and starring Anthony Newley, Trevor Howard, Christopher Lee, Victor Maddern, David Lodge and Jose Ferrer who was also the director. The film featured a number of wrestlers, boxers, and karate experts in small or uncredited roles, including Wilhelm von Homburg, Pepper Martin, Joe Gray, Joe Lewis, Ed Parker and - in his first screen role - Chuck Norris (background player in the House of 7 Joys scene). The cockle was scuttled and its two Royal Marines, clinging desperately to the sterns of Catfish and Cuttlefish, were towed towards land, close to the lighthouse at Pointe de Grave, before Hasler. They are aiming to have the challenge completed by 18 December. The episode in question is the one where, in a classic Edwardian Stately home (Clayesmore School main building) they attempt to knock the chandalier through from the ceiling to clean it, however they position the sheet to catch the chandalier under the wrong one and subsequently the wright one falls, crashing to the floor. Technical Specs, Eastney Barracks, Southsea, Hampshire, England, UK, Fort Brockhurst Station, Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK, Fraser range, Eastney, Hampshire, England, UK, Nutty Lane, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK, Old Charlton Road, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK, Shepperton Station, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK, Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK, Naval Dockyard, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK, Grunts, Guns and Grenades: Great Commando Films. Richard Burton filming on the southern industrial estate, Bracknell. Codenamed Operation Frankton, 10 marines set out in kayaks to paddle up the Gironde river in France to attack Nazi ships near Bordeaux in 1942. After limpet mines have been attached to ships, soldiers scan the water as the canoeists attempt to escape. Julian Neal points out that the station is also seen in 'On the Fiddle', 'Heavens Above' and 'Marilyn'. This appears to be near Gallions Point on the north bank of the River Thames as indicated by the distinctive arrangement of the three chimneys of Woolwich Power Station in the distance. The location was seen in The Odd Job, On the Double and High Treason. He claims to have joined up in 1918 just in time to take part in the Battle of Cambrai. To the left runs The Colonnade at Eastney Barracks. Time ticks away as the squad reach the beach. The Corporal of the Guard takes Major Stringer to his offices where Captain Thompson is waiting. A car arrives at the guardhouse. The Royal Navy ships, HMSFlint Castle and HMSLeeds Castle, were used to portray a German anti-submarine vessel dropping depth charges. The studio was sited initially at the Old Fort and later near where the Church of the Good Shepherd stands today. The same watermill featured on the cover of Black Sabbath's first album, released in 1970. The 11th Hussars were sent to Aldershot after they returned from the Crimean war.If you wuish to contact me you may do so on my mobile number which is Jason Robinson 07851197185.I also now of a desendant of one of the oldest surviving soldiers of the charge and his ancesters grave you can still see. Thompson represents the old guard of traditional ship's detachments. The Kings Theatre - Elton John did hid Pinball Wizard part in there. To the right stand the targets of Eastney Rifle Range. More than a few changes have taken place over the years. The Cockleshell Heroes is a 1955 British Technicolor war film with Trevor Howard, Anthony Newley, Christopher Lee, David Lodge and Jos Ferrer, who also directed. Film Locations; Cockleshell Heroes (locations) Donate to keep BritMovie alive. . Imdb gives locations as Shepperton Studios & Portugal but anyone know details? Cockleshell Heroes is 7.99 with free delivery from hit.co.uk (formerly base.com) Noticed they have Sunrise (11.99) and City Girl (10.29) from there, or 10.49 from MusicMagpie for the latter (it's OOS on Rarewaves already). This film has very fond memories, my late father was the organist at the church for many years. There have been significant changes to the station building as Nick Boorman's comparison shows. Certificate: U. EAN: Does not apply. Steve's comparison shows alterations to the gateway and he adds that The Royal Marine Military Tavern was still trading until just a few months ago but in February 2019 was standing empty. The Cockleshell Heroes Documentary and factual Drama 1955 Jos Ferrer 93 mins U Summary Powered By Review Tony Sloman From Here to Eternity How to watch Streaming Credits Cast Crew Details. Forbes had been writing a lot of short stories and journalistic pieces, and had done some uncredited work on the screenplay for Warwick's The Black Knight. Mill Pond was still a dry valley close by to the 'School', The 'Eye of the Needle' with Donald Sutherland and Kate Nelligan used the River Wey Navigation for some boat scenes and Blackbushe Airfield had many dummy aircraft built on it as part of the plot as well as bringing in real ones. The film was a box office hit in 1956 and was quickly followed by the publication of . Film/TV Title: Cockleshell Heroes. By Tony Pendrey in forum British Films and Chat, By Ink8455 in forum Looking for a Video/DVD (TV), http://www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk/visit_find.htm, Flash Earth satellite and aerial imagery of the Earth in Flash, Heroes: the Greatest War Movies Ever! Their audacious plan involves transporting a small group of soldiers by submarine to the coast of occupied France, where they will kayak along an estuary into a Nazi shipyard and commit sabotage. What a very fab evening that was. 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