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S1 E8 The American Air Force

Documentary

9+

40 minutes

10 Jan 2011

During World War II, the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) played a pivotal role in the Allied victory. The USAAF fielded a diverse and technologically advanced aircraft, including the iconic B-17 Flying Fortress and the B-29 Superfortress.Featuring: Dexter Thomas

Season 1, 8 Episodes

Season 1 (8 Episodes)

Warbirds of WWII - Warbirds of WWII - Episode 001

Warbirds of WWII - Episode 001,

Part 1 - Key planes of the Luftwaffe in WW2 included the Messerschmitt Bf 109, a versatile and widely used fighter; the Focke-Wulf Fw 190, known for its firepower and agility; and the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka, a prominent dive bomber.

Warbirds of WWII - Warbirds of WWII - Episode 002

Warbirds of WWII - Episode 002,

Part 2 - Key planes of the Luftwaffe in WW2 included the Messerschmitt Bf 109, a versatile and widely used fighter; the Focke-Wulf Fw 190, known for its firepower and agility; and the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka, a prominent dive bomber.

Warbirds of WWII - Warbirds of WWII - Episode 003

Warbirds of WWII - Episode 003,

Part.1 - Major planes of the Japanese Empire in WW2 included the Mitsubishi A6M Zero, a highly maneuverable fighter; the Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa, a widely used fighter; and the Mitsubishi G4M Betty, a long-range bomber utilized for strategic missions.

Warbirds of WWII - Warbirds of WWII - Episode 004

Warbirds of WWII - Episode 004,

Part 2 - Major planes of the Japanese Empire in WW2 included the Mitsubishi A6M Zero, a highly maneuverable fighter; the Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa, another used fighter; and the Mitsubishi G4M Betty, a long-range bomber utilized for strategic missions.

Warbirds of WWII - Warbirds of WWII - Episode 005

Warbirds of WWII - Episode 005,

Part 1 - The Soviet air force, played a crucial role in World War II by contributing significantly to the Eastern Front's air superiority, conducting strategic bombing campaigns, and providing close air support for ground operations.

Warbirds of WWII - Warbirds of WWII - Episode 006

Warbirds of WWII - Episode 006,

Part 2 - The Soviet air force, played a crucial role in World War II by contributing significantly to the Eastern Front's air superiority, conducting strategic bombing campaigns, and providing close air support for ground operations.

Warbirds of WWII - Warbirds of WWII - Episode 007

Warbirds of WWII - Episode 007,

The British Royal Air Force (RAF) played a pivotal role in World War II, notably during the Battle of Britain where it successfully defended against the German Luftwaffe's aerial onslaught in 1940.

Warbirds of WWII - The American Air Force

The American Air Force,

During World War II, the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) played a pivotal role in the Allied victory. The USAAF fielded a diverse and technologically advanced aircraft, including the iconic B-17 Flying Fortress and the B-29 Superfortress.

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Warbirds of WWII

Documentary

9+

1 Season

46 minutes

The greatest combat aircraft of the Second World War

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