Introduction

An aviation documentary set on WWII fighters and bombers featuring over 9 hours of archive material with combat veteran interviews.

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For the 10-part 2008 documentary Warbirds of World War II, by Valorous TV, look here.

Outline

The war in Europe was waged on many fronts; on land and at sea, but the most important battle was in the air.

From the Battle of Britain to the daring daylight bombing raids over Europe, ‘Warbirds of World War II’ is the true story of the pilots and their fighting machines.

This documentary features stunning colour and black and white aerial footage, alongside insightful interviews from veteran flying aces.

Warbirds of World War II is the definitive account of the airborne conflict and the heroic stories of the men who put their lives on the line every day in a deadly battle for freedom.

Warbirds of World War II Series

1. Episode 01: B-17 Flying Fortress.
2. Episode 02: B-24 Liberator.
3. Episode 03: B-29 Superfortress.
4. Episode 04: P-47 Thunderbolt.
5. Episode 05: P-51 Mustang.
6. Episode 06: P-38 Lightning.
7. Episode 07: The RAF.
8. Episode 08: Defenders of The Reich.
9. Episode 09: Attack Air.

DVD Versions

Various DVD versions have been released between 1997 and 2008, for example:

• Warbirds of World War II Box Set containing Episodes 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8 (24 August 2005) (420 minutes).
• Warbirds of World War II Wings to Victory containing Episodes 4, 5, and 9 (29 May 2001) (150 minutes).
• Warbirds of War War II 3 Disc Collector’s Edition containing all episodes (23 March 2007) (493 minutes).

Production & Filming Details

• Production: Timeless Media.
• Distributor(s): Timeless Media and Odeon Media (2007 Collector’s Edition).
• Release Date: 1997.
• Running Time: 493 minutes total running time.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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