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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:
- A classic
study of a raid on Germany, from mission briefing and takeoff,
to the flak and fighters to debriefing after the strike.
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A complete review of the air war against Germany, with incredible
combat footage of air-to-air kills and ground strafing scenes.
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Thunderbolts make their way from the factory to England to
combat against the Luftwaffe.
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B-25s and B-17s of the NW African Air Force. Opening by General
Eisenhower.
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The Air Transport Command story, featuring great shots of C-47s,
C-54s, and more.
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Features multiple vignettes of bombers and fighters of the
15th involved in the attacks on Ploesti and throughout the
Italian campaign.
Price: $15.95, plus $4.95 shipping and handling.
Region 1 DVD for US & Canada. North American orders only.
    
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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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Excellent footage
that features a wide range of US Navy carrier operations (involving
Hellcats, Helldivers and Avengers), with hair-raising carrier
landings and accidents.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Price: $15.95, plus $4.95 shipping and handling.
Region 1 DVD for US & Canada. North American orders only.
    
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Bomber Offensive
Original wartime films on this high-quality DVD presentation
include:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Price: $15.95, plus $4.95 shipping and handling.
Region 1 DVD for US & Canada. North American orders only.
    
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