Against the Luftwaffe

Against the Luftwaffe:
The Air War Over Europe & North Africa

Eight great wartime films that feature the US Army Air Corps in combat against the Luftwaffe, 1942-1945. These original, uncut films provide incredible combat footage of the air war in the ETO and MTO, and were originally produced to inspire American troops and workers in their fight to preserve the freedom of the world.  The films on this high-quality DVD presentation include: 

  • Target For Today: A classic study of a raid on Germany, from mission briefing and takeoff, to the flak and fighters to debriefing after the strike.
  • Fight For The Skies: A complete review of the air war against Germany, with incredible combat footage of air-to-air kills and ground strafing scenes.
  • The P-47s Come To Town: Thunderbolts make their way from the factory to England to combat against the Luftwaffe.
  • Bombers Over North Africa: B-25s and B-17s of the NW African Air Force. Opening by General Eisenhower.
  • Airways of the Future: The Air Transport Command story, featuring great shots of C-47s, C-54s, and more.
  • 15th Air Force Report: Features multiple vignettes of bombers and fighters of the 15th involved in the attacks on Ploesti and throughout the Italian campaign.

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Against the Rising Sun

Against the Rising Sun:
The Air War Over The Pacific

Multiple wartime films that feature the US Army Air Corps in combat against the Empire of Japan, from December 7, 1941 until the end of the war in August, 1945.  These original, uncut films provide incredible combat footage of the brutal, no quarter air war across the Pacific, and were originally produced to inspire American troops and workers in their fight to preserve the freedom of the world. The films on this high-quality DVD presentation include:

  • Pacific Menace: A gritty film that shows multiple elements of the Pacific air war, including Navy Helldivers and Hellcats, carrier landings and multiple crashes, the use of rockets on Navy aircraft, and Japanese air attacks against the US Fleet at Lingayen Gulf.
  • Pacific Firepower: Covers a wide range of topics, including Air Corps P-47s operating from Saipan, building air bases on islands, the Navy Helldiver diver bomber, and gret footage of the US testing of a captured Japanese Zero.
  • Find the Jap: Excellent footage that features a wide range of US Navy carrier operations (involving Hellcats, Helldivers and Avengers), with hair-raising carrier landings and accidents.
  • Wings Over Leyte: Multiple aircraft types are featured, including a Navy Kingfisher on a mission to rescue downed pilots. Also shows intense Kamikaze attacks filmed from Navy ships.
  • Stepping Stones To Tokyo: Features excellent footage of B-24s and B-29s and Navy aircraft in attacks on Japanese installations. Also includes a special section on “JATO” bottle installed on various Navy aircraft.
  • Pacific Milk Run: Covers Marine Corps aviation (Dauntless, Corsair, Avenger, & B-25) in a strike against a Japanese-held island. Features great air-to-air ground attack, and shipping strike footage. 

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Against the Rising Sun

Bomber Offensive

Original wartime films on this high-quality DVD presentation include:

  • Combat America: this powerful 16mm Technicolor film was made during the early days of the Bomber Offensive against Germany.  Narrated by Clark Gable, it follows the activities of the 351stBomb Group and chronicles an early B-17 raid deep into Germany.  Includes footage of B-17s and P-47s, British Spitfires and Halifaxes, captured German aircraft, and a guest appearance from comedian Bob Hope. In color. 
  • AAF Report: A complete wartime review of the structure of the Army Air Forces and their deployment around the globe. This film features combat footage from all theatres of operation and details the growth of dominant US airpower.  Introduced by General “Hap” Arnold.  Black & White.
  • Forty Five Minutes For Lunch: A short feature on the operations of 9thAir Force B-26 Marauders, flying two missions per day to soften up German defenses prior to the D-Day landings.  Excellent combat footage of the rarely seen B-26 Marauder.  Black & White. 
  • RAF and 8th Air Force Report from Britain: This film begins with hair-raising footage of A-20 Boston light bombers skimming the treetops for a pinpoint attack on a German factory. Meanwhile, a large formation of B-17s pass far overhead on their way to attack targets deep in the Reich. Also includes captured German footage of shot down Allied aircrew and aircraft.  Black & White.
  • A 5th Air Force Report from New Guine: Shows the remarkable ingenuity of the men of the 5thAir Force in response to the huge challenges of keeping aircraft serviceable in the harsh conditions of the South Pacific.  B-25s, B-17s, B-24s, B-26s, P-38s, P-39s, and P-47s are among the aircraft shown.  Black & White.

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