Heart-Warming Video Messaging From World War II Discovered

Recently rediscovered World War II footage reveals frontline British soldiers recording video messages to their loved ones back home.

The footage, shot in a style remarkably similar to a modern day Skype call, gave each solider around 30 seconds to share a personal message.

These heart-warming films were discovered in rusting film canisters in a Manchester basement. They offer a glimpse into the lives of these courageous servicemen as they endured long periods of separation from their homes while serving in the Far East

Unlike the instantaneous video messaging we have today, it took up to three months for these filmed messages to get back to Blighty. The soldiers families were invited to local cinemas screenings to enjoy a glimpse of their relatives -– some of whom had tragically died by the time the films reached home.

In one reel we are introduced to a real character called Mr H Drinkwater, a Leading Aircraftsman in the RAF.

He tells his family:

“I hope you are all right at home. I'm not doing so bad out here. It's a bit warm. Getting decent grub, but missing the old fish and chips and a pint now and then, you know.”

Before offering a mildly risqué comment to his wife:  

“Anyway, keep the bed warm until I get home and we'll get up them stairs. Cheerio"