World War II was the first major war that was fought in the air as much as it was fought on the ground. In this DVD we witness some of the decisive air battles that shaped the course of World War II: the Battle of Britain, the Japanese Zeros versus the Hellcats and Corsairs at the Battle of Midway, the epic raid of the RAF “Dam Busters” on the Rhine dams, the eighth Air Force raid deep into Nazi territory against the Romanian oil fi elds in Ploesti, the epic fighter battle for the island of Malta, and the air battle that tipped the hand of victory in the clash between Soviet and German forces at Kursk.

Fighter aircraft were the front line of the air war in Europe during World War II. From the Urals to the Midlands, they provided the air cover for advancing infantry, defended the bombers as they penetrated deep into enemy territory, and fought ceaselessly for control of the air space over Europe. World War II was the first war where control of the air was fought over as tenaciously as was control of the ground beneath.

In this DVD, we see profiles of the planes that fought the air war over Europe—famous and infamous. From the early prototypes to the beginning of the jet age, this marvelous collection will be appreciated by every aviation enthusiast.

In Superplanes, part of the continuing series Famous Planes, we examine the multifaceted role of the jet fighter bomber. These superplanes have thrived in their dual role as both fighter aircraft and close support bombers. In this set, we examine the history, combat characteristics, and deployment of four famous planes: the McDonnel Douglas F-4 "Phantom," the McDonnell Douglas F-15 "Eagle," the Lockheed F-117A "Night Hawk" Stealth Fighter, and the Hawker Siddeley "Harrier." Famous Planes puts you in the cockpit of the greates military aircraft ever flown. This all-action film features dramatic combat scenes, thrilling close-up color footage, and interviews with the men who flew these famous planes.

Jet Bombers, part of the continuing series Famous Planes, examines four jet bombers, their history and development, and the tactical role that they have played. Included in this set are profiles of the North American Rockwell B-1 Bomber, the Northrop B-2 "Stealth" Bomber, the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, and the English Electric "Canberra." Famous Planes puts you in the cockpit of the greatest military aircraft ever flown. This all-action film features dramatic combat scenes, thrilling close-up color footage, and interviews with the men who flew these famous planes.

Famous Planes puts you in the cockpit of the greatest military aircraft ever flown. This all action film features dramatic combat sequences, thrilling close up footage, and interviews with the men who flew these famous planes.

In Famous Bombers of World War II Vol 1 , part of our continuing series Famous Planes, we examine four Allied bombers, their history and development and the operational role they played during the Second World War. Included in this volume are profiles of the Consolidated Vultee B-24 "Liberator," the Martin B-26 "Marauder," the North American B-25 "Mitchell," and the Boeing B-29 "SuperFortress."

Famous Planes puts you in the cockpit of the greatest military aircraft ever flown. This all action film features dramatic combat sequences, thrilling close up footage, and interviews with the men who flew these famous planes.

In Famous Bombers of World War II Vol 2, part of our continuing series Famous Planes, we examine four Allied bombers, their history and development and the operational role they played during the Second World War. Included in this volume are profiles of the Vickers-Armstrong "Wellington", the Bristol "Blenheim", the Boeing B-17 "Fortress" and the Avro 683 "Lancaster."

Famous Planes puts you in the cockpit of the greatest military aircraft ever flown. This all action film features dramatic combat sequences, thrilling close up footage, and interviews with the men who flew these famous planes.

In Famous Fighters of World War II Vol 1, part of our continuing series Famous Planes, we examine four Allied fighters, their history and dvelopment and the operational role they played during the Second World War. Included in this volume are profiles of the Lockheed P-38 "Lightning," the Curtiss P-40 "Warhawk," the Republic P-47 "Thunderbolt," and the Grumman F6F "Hellcat."

Famous Planes puts you in the cockpit of the greatest military aircraft ever flown. This all action film features dramatic combat sequences, thrilling close up footage, and interviews with the men who flew these famous planes.

In Famous Fighters of World War II Vol 2, part of our continuing series Famous Planes, we examine four Allied fighters, their history and development and the operational role they played during the Second World War. Included in this volume are profiles of the N. American P-51 "Mustang," the Vickers-Armstrong Supermarine "Spitfire," the De Havilland DH98 "Mosquito," and the Hawker "Hurricane."