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

Each episode features one story of a mission seen through the eyes of an air hero. From the World War II aircrew officer who doused a fire on the wing of his aircraft while 20,000 ft in the sky, to the phantom fighter pilot who took out four MiGs over Vietnam in the most celebrated dog fight of the modern era. These are all stories of superhuman endurance, selfless courage and heroism beyond the call of duty.

Using real vintage aircraft, the series films the impossible by re-creating mid-air combat sequences. Featuring Spitfires, Lancaster bombers and Phantom fighters, as well as aerial stunt teams and state-of-the-art camera technology, the series dramatises the exploits of the world s greatest Air Aces. The series also features revealing interviews with the last surviving veterans and military historians, rare archival footage and cutting edge CGI.

Air Aces Series

• Episode 01: Spitfire Victory.
• Episode 02: Battle of Britain.
• Episode 03: Total War.
• Episode 04: Red Tails.
• Episode 05: Vietnam Dogfight.
• Episode 06: Nazi Hunters.

Exact episode titles and order vary.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s):
  • Nigel Levy … (2 episodes, 2012)
  • P.J. Naworynski … (2 episodes, 2012)
  • Tim Wolochatiuk … (2 episodes, 2012)
• Producer(s):
  • Tara Elwood … line producer (6 episodes, 2012)
  • Nick Godwin … executive producer (6 episodes, 2012)
  • Jeremy Llewellyn-Jones … series producer (6 episodes, 2012)
  • Simon Lloyd … producer / executive producer (6 episodes, 2012)
  • Marissa Lucy … associate producer (6 episodes, 2012)
  • Michael McNally … production executive (6 episodes, 2012)
  • Ian Russell … executive producer (6 episodes, 2012)
  • Sarah Sapper … producer (6 episodes, 2012)
  • Max Culhane … executive producer (4 episodes, 2012)
• Writer(s):
  • Malcolm Davidson … (story editor) (1 episode, 2012)
  • Robert Eaton … (2 episodes, 2012)
  • Chris Fallon … (1 episode, 2012)
  • Kim Flitcroft … (1 episode, 2012)
  • Denis Seguin … (2 episodes, 2012)
• Music:
  • Alex Khaskin … (6 episodes, 2012)
• Cinematography:
  • Marcus Elliott … (4 episodes, 2012)
  • Mike Coles … (2 episodes, 2012)
• Editor(s):
  • Paul Berry … (1 episode, 2012)
  • Col Goudie … (1 episode, 2012)
  • Mark Holtze … (1 episode, 2012)
  • Gad Reichman … (1 episode, 2012)
  • Steve Stevenson … (1 episode, 2012)
  • Christina To … (1 episode, 2012)
  • Marcus Valentin … (1 episode, 2012)
• Production:
  • Cineflix Productions
  • Colony
  • Military Channel
• Distributor(s):
  • History Channel
  • Military Channel
  • National Geographic
• Release Date: 20 September 2012 (UK).
• Running Time: 60 minutes.
• Rating: Unknown.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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