WHY WAS THE RAF SO POORLY FUNDED FOR WW2? | ROYAL AIR FORCE

Cinemavixion Review

This documentary delves into the critical pre-war period of the Royal Air Force, exploring the severe underfunding that hampered its development in the 1920s and 30s. It highlights how the pursuit of peace led to significant cuts in crucial aircraft research and development. The film effectively portrays the RAF's interim role in 'policing the Empire,' a task that utilized its unique capabilities for swift deployment to remote regions, thereby conserving land forces. However, as the shadow of the Second World War grew, the narrative pivots to the eventual, albeit belated, surge in investment that revitalized aircraft design and production, setting the stage for the RAF's pivotal role in the conflict.