Introduction

An in depth look at the machines that sought to rule the skies during World War 2, their battles, defeats and triumphs.

Outline of Series 01, Episode 04

The Pacific War: The air war in the Pacific is launched commencing with a surprise attack on Pearl Harbour.

This campaign saw the involvement of carrier-based aerial warfare with great battles raging between the aircraft carriers of Japan and the United States.

Aircraft featured: Mitsubishi A6M Zero, G4M Betty and G3M Type 96 Bomber, Aichi D3A Val, Douglas SBD Dauntless, B-25 Mitchell, P-40, F4F Wildcat, F6F Hellcat, F4U Corsair and PBY Catalina.

Inspiration

Based on the Clash of Wings (1994) encyclopaedic reference book by air historian Walter J. Boyne.

The series was hosted and partially narrated by Boyne, written by Boyne (also credited as associate producer) together with director-producer John Honey, and presented by executive producer Phillip Osborn.

Clash of Wings: The Story of World War II in the Air Series

• Episode 01: The Bluff is Called.
• Episode 02: The Plunge in Reality.
• Episode 03: Hitler’s Biggest Gamble.
• Episode 04: Wings of the Rising Sun.
• Episode 05: The African Tutorial.
• Episode 06: Germany’s Third and Last Chance.
• Episode 07: The Biggest Battleground.
• Episode 08: The Cost of Incompetence.
• Episode 09: Round the Clock Bombing.
• Episode 10: Air Superiority Lost and Won.
• Episode 11: True Airpower.
• Episode 12: The Fighters.
• Episode 13: The Bombers.
• Episode 14: Return to the Pacific.
• Episode 15: Battle Over the Sea.

Production & Filming Details

• Director: John Honey.
• Producers: John Honey, Phillip Osborn, and Walter Boyne.
• Narrator: Walter Boyne.
• Production: USA Network.
• Released Date: 1998 (UK).
• Running time: 50 minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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