Warbirds of World War II
(DVD Video)

Videographers, Jose Velasquez, Brad Walinsky ; senior editor, Michael Clark.

Narrated by Fergus Stone.

Disc 1. B-17 Flying Fortress: This program looks back at the development and history of the B-17. Through experiences of the pilots and crews who were there, it recounts the battles that raged in the skies over Europe as the German interceptors faced off with the B-17 gunners in a life or death struggle. B-24 Liberator: Told through eyewitness accounts of B-24 crews, this program examines the role the B-24 played in pulverizing the German war machine from the air.

Disc 2. P-47: With over 15,000 Republic P-47 Thunderbolts built in World War II, the Allies had a combat record of almost one loss to every five German aircraft destroyed. The "T-Bolt" (or "Jug" for Juggernaut) showed a final total of 3,700 German aircraft shot down in air combat and an additional 3,3000 destroyed n the ground. P-51 Mustang: North American's P-51 "Mustang" reached the peak ofpiston-engine fighter development during World War II. Built as a low-wing single seater with sleek all-metal stressed -skin, the "Mustang" had an incredible combination of speed, range, maneuverability and firepower. Its ability to escort bombers to Berlin and beyond proved to be the death knell for the Lufwaffe. Fighter tactics 101: Follow the evolution of air comabt tactics during World War II through the experience of the pilots who flew the nimble and deadly aircraft.

Disc 3. RAF: From the Battle of Britain, to the siege of Malta and the flaming fighter-bomber cauldron over Normandy, the brave men of the RAF helped turn the tide against the Luftwaffe and paved the way for ultimate victory. Defenders of the Reich: The success of the German army in the first half of World War II was due in large part to German supremacy in the air. The Luftwaffe, working closely with Geman army units on the ground seemed on the verge off world dominiation. However, with American's entrance into the war, the battle for the skies over Europe was on. Attack air: In World War II, attack aviation reached its zenith of success as both the Asix and Allies refined it to a deadly art. Fly with our veterans as they dodge trees, flak and fighters during their zero-altitude missions against enemy ground targets.

DVD; Dolby digital.