War Planes Of World War II

World War II spurred the production of over 300,000 war planes - more than the previous 40 years combined - and transformed the American aviation industry into a high-tech giant.

The History Channel presents a rare glimpse into some of the greatest fighters ever produced, touring such planes as the C-47 Transport (the "Goony Bird"), the ruggedB-17 Flying Fortress, and the B-24 Liberator, mass-produced by Ford on the world´s longest assembly line. Take a rare glimpse inside the P-51 Mustang - the largest prop-driven fighter - and witness the scrappy Grumman Iron Works´ Wildcats and Hellcats leap from U.S. aircraft carriers to attack the Japanese air force.

Modern shots restored aircrafts, historic footage ranging from factory floors to mile-high battles, and extensive interviews with pilots and designers capture the War Planes Of World War II, the aviation industry´s finest hour.

Upplagd i sortimentet: 3 Juli, 2006