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 06

Battle of the Atlantic: The 3–4-year-long Battle of the Atlantic very nearly brought Britain to her knees and proved to be one of the most crucial extended campaigns of the war.

This is the first of two programs detailing this desperate marintine war.

Deadly weapons and auxiliary systems including RDF and H2S maritime search radar were developed to combat the German U Boat menace.

Aircraft featured: Fairey Swordfish, Focke-Wulf Condor, Short Sunderland, Lockheed Hudson, Consolidated PBY Catalina, Consolidated B-24 Liberator, Heinkel He 111 and Dornier Do 217.

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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