Air Aces (2012): S01E03 – Total War

Introduction Air Aces (US title) profiles the most harrowing airborne combat missions ever, many of which were recently declassified. Also known as Heroes of the Skies (original title) and War Heroes of The Skies (Australian title). Outline Like all the Allied bombers of World War II, the Lancaster bombers had one of the most dangerous…

Andrew Marshall

24/06/2024

1 minute

Air Warfare, Military Aircraft, Military Documentary, World War Two

Introduction

Air Aces (US title) profiles the most harrowing airborne combat missions ever, many of which were recently declassified.

Also known as Heroes of the Skies (original title) and War Heroes of The Skies (Australian title).

Outline

Like all the Allied bombers of World War II, the Lancaster bombers had one of the most dangerous jobs in the Air Force: to dodge deadly enemy fire and drop mega-tonnes of high-powered explosives over Nazi Germany. Without them, Hitler may have emerged victorious. But the tactic called “total war”, a controversial strategy that turned cities into legitimate targets, overshadowed their legacy. Yet, for the more than one hundred thousand volunteers, half of who would not return, there was no other option.

Air Aces Series

You can find a full index and overview of Air Aces here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 20 September 2012 (UK).
Running Time: 60 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: UK.
Language: English.