Over 90 min of rarely before seen interviews documentaries war footage and more from private libraries of veterans from WWII. This action packed and stunning DVD contains the following programs: "Great War Birds of WWII" - The Mustang Thunderbolt Lightening and Warhawk were some of the greatest planes to fly in WWII. Flying in every theater of the war they met and defeated the best the enemy could fly against them. This film details the role and exploits of these great war birds of the skies. "P-38 Flight Characteristics" - With its unusual design and twin engines the P-38 was one of the most recognizable fighters of WWII. While skeptics wondered the value of this ungainly plane it quickly validated itself as being one of the most effective fighters regardless of nationality of WWII. "Collecting and reporting enemy Activity" - Ariel reconnaissance played a key role in interdicting and destroying enemy troop movements and supply depots. This production details an air unit as it conducts its operations in the Pacific Theater of operations. In addition you get the mini documentary: "The Air War Starts" - Background on how the United States entered WWII with a fledgling air force and an inexperienced pool of pilots and how they trained and prepared to meet the threat of German and Japanese aggression.System Requirements:Running Time: 90 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: WAR/DOCUMENTARY UPC: 827421001016 Manufacturer No: 07-018
