Introduction

A 1956 documentary, presented by Walter Cronkite, charting the rise and changing role of aviation in the military.

Outline Series 01, Episode 18

Documents the US Marine capture of Iwo Jima, and the use of the island as an American base from which the B-29
strategic bombers could operate. This island, half-way between the Marianas and the Japanese mainland, was needed
not only as a take-off area for bombers headed for Japan, but also for re-fuelling and repairing.

Air Power Series

You can find a full index of Air Power here.

Production & Filming Details

• Producer: Perry Wolff and Jim Faichney.
• Narrator: Walter Cronkite.
• Music: Nomran Dello Joio.
• Production: CBS Public Affairs Department Production
• in conjunction with the US Air Force.
• Release Date: 10 March 1957.
• Running Time: 50 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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