Military History Videos, World War II Air Combat, DVD

The real stories of World War II air combat. This riveting 6 hour documentary, produced by CBS News in conjunction with the U.S. Air force and narrated by Walter Cronkite, chronicles the impact that the fighting machines of the air had on the outcome of World War II. Featuring spectacular and rare documentary film footage, it also explores aviation's impact on the 20th Century.

This set from the History of Air Combat series features Air Strike, a documentary look at modern air combat maneuvering-dog fighting-and its development which also examines how modern planes are used both to support ground troops and attack ground-based targets.  In Their Finest Hour: The R.A.F.

Take to the skies in this exciting new 13-part series that details the history and exploits of the war in the air. From the "Legends of Air Combat", which profiles the extraordinary pilots and their historic missions to "The X Planes" as it tells the story of pioneering experimental aircraft, you'll see a fascinating array of details, film footage and personal interviews on Air Combat.

Combat - AAF Report: Featuring the 8th and 12th Air Force in Europe and Africa plus an array of the enemy's best from Bettys and Zeros to ME-109s. A Day With THEA-36: They called it the "Invader" and it played hell with the Luftwaffe our of one of their own captured bases in Sicily. Pacific Step Up: Ride with the 5th and 10th Air Force and the RAF hitting enemy strong holds in China. Japanse Over China: A look at the beginning of Japanses military air power, tactics and strategy.

A great two-part program about today's world class fighter aces of the Israeli Air Force. The best of East and West meet head on over Mid East battlegrounds. Featuring dog fights and air strikes at supersonic speeds. Plus the Yom Kippur War from 1948 to 1973. Including the massed armies of Syria, Iraq, Egypt and Jordan on two fronts.

Its stirring legacy, unmatched in the history of aviation, fills this colorful, in-depth documentary of World War II's fabled B-17 Flying Fortress. Almost 13,000 were built during the war, overcoming the odds to face down Germany's superior air force and help turn the tide against Nazi oppression. Sixty years later, only 13 B-17's still fly. Now learn the history of the origin and long life of these extraordinary flying museums.

Join us on raids aboard the toughest, meanest medium bomber to ever take on the best the Japanese and Luftwaffe could send into combat.  This program is an assemblage of outstanding aerial footage that takes you through air strikes against the Afrika Korp, the Italian Campaign, Burma and the famed Doolittle raid.

Gripping, exciting and action-packed – the only way to describe this superb collection. Featuring the “B-25 One Helluva Bomber” – put yourself into the cockpit for amazing action against the Afrika corps, the Italian campaign, Burma and the famed Doolittle Tokyo Raid. “B-17- A Tribute,” is an in-depth study of history’s greatest combat bomber. “The Fighting Liberator” covers the hair raising tale of the men who dared to fly their planes, unescorted into the heart of the enemy.

Air War contains 11 remarkable documentary films on six DVDs selected by specialists at the National Archives. From the final mission of Memphis Belle to Combat America featuring Clark Gable, the films tell the story of WWII as it really happened – through actual footage from the National Archives. Product Features 11 films on 6 collectible DVDs Real footage from America’s airborne involvement in WWII Featuring Ronald Reagan, Clark Gable and Hollywood directors Films include Memphis Belle, Combat America and more Amazing historical newsreel footage and documentary featurettes from the National Archives.

This documentary tells the story of Air Group 16 - the pilots, radiomen and gunners who served on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Lexington in World War II. The film follows the veterans and their families as they make the journey to Washington, DC, for the dedication of the National World War II Memorial in 2004. Through archival footage and first-person accounts the film follows the group as they accept official honors from the country they served.

The definitive history of the Air Force from the original archives from the Wright Brothers through WWI and WWII to jet dog fights over Korea and the frontiers of Space. Covers the begining (1906 - 1919), after the war (1919 - 1924), between the wars (1930 - 1935), air power advances (1935 - 1937), air war starts (1939 - 1941) to Drawing of the Battle Lines (1941 - 1942).

The definitive history of the Air Force from the original archives from the Wright Brothers through WWI and WWII to jet dog fights over Korea and the frontiers of Space. Covers AAF fight back (1942), the tide turns (June - December 1942), North Africa, expanding air power, road to Rome (Sept. 1943 - June 1944) and two years at war (Sept - Dec 1943).

The definitive history of the Air Force from the original archives from the Wright Brothers through WWI and WWII to jet dog fights over Korea and the frontiers of Space. Covers Superfort (Aug 1943 - June 1944), prelude to invasion (Jan - June 1944), retreat and advance (June 1944 - March 1945), Victory in Europe (June 1944 - May 1945), Air War against Japan (1944 - 1945), D-Day (June 1944) and a New Air Force (1945 - 1947).

The definitive history of the Air Force from the original archives from the Wright Brothers through WWI and WWII to jet dog fights over Korea and the frontiers of Space. Covers Air Force Global Operations (1946), The Cold War (1948 - 1950), Korea (1950 - 1952), Our World Wide Airforce (1953 - 1959), Air Force and the "A" Bomb (1944 - 1955) and Tactical Fire Power (1950 - 1960).

SuperSonic Thunderbirds: F-100 Sabre jets overfly the Grand Canyon and Death Valley including a symphony of aerial teamwork at supersonic speeds. Tallons For The Thunderbirds: Featuring the T-38 Talons. The Golden Knights: Fifty-two men of the U.S. Army Parachute Team put on a brilliant display of teamwork in the air including free fall baton pass, diamond track, X-over, start burst and more.

September - October 1943: The hellish triangle of blood soaked mud, jungle and sky bore witness to one of history's most savage battle scenes. October 12: One hundred and fourteen B-25's , P-38's and B-24 's bombard Rabaul. Angry warbirds sweep Cape Clouster, Hansa Bay, Lae Salamanaua leaving a wake of devastation unequaled in the Pacific campaign.

The tale of the men who dared to fly their planes, unescorted, to the heart of the enemy held in Rumania to blast the source of German oil. It’s the story of long, low level flights over water and the most versatile, widely used bomber of World War II.

Flak: Evasive action and maneuvers of enemy barrage and concentrated "flak" anti-aircraft fire plus "The Flying Fortress Story" of the first operational raid of the immortal B-17 Fortress. Report of Enemy By Fighter Pilots: P-39 Aircobras take us on a mission with special attention to briefing, de-briefing, enemy positions and raid effectiveness. P-47 Pilot: Features the Jug one of the deadliest high altitude fighters of WWII. P-47: A facinating evaluation of the skills needed to fly this fabled fighting plane.

1985 was the 50th Anniversary of two great "Golden Birds," the venerable DC-3 adn the Flying Fortress B-17. This program honors these two great aircraft. Featuring "Sentimental Journey," starring James Stewart and "Memphis Belle," with the fighting airmen of the 8th Air Force. More than a solid hour of superb drama.

A hard-hitting look at the meanest, orneriest, toughest bunch of battling birds to come screaming at you at mach two speeds. We've put together a close pilot's eye view of the world's elite in combat aerial mayhem. Go into the cockpits of the F-14 Tomcat, F-15 Eagle, F-16 Falcon, F-18 Hornet and F-20 Tiger Shark. Get a concise close look at their weapons and avionic systems.

Get ready for the most action packed collection of videos for the unbelievably low price of $34.95! Featuring "Jet Fighter," a hard-hitting look at some of the world's top planes including the F-14 Tomcat, F-15 Eagle and the F-16 Falcon in aerial combat footage. Plus you'll see top secret, classified footage taken by daring cameramen of the Mig-29 Fulcrum. Lastly, "Aces of the IAF" provides an inside look at the fighter aces of the Israeli Air Force.

The Germans called her the “Forked-Wing Devil.” Skeptics called her the “Hoodoo” plane. But to the men who flew her she was the P-38 Lightning, the fastest fighter in the skies. Come along for a white-knuckle ride aboard this battling warbird and experience some of the most gut wrenching dogfights of WWII.

For the first time, the complete Air Force film tribute to the flying Medal of Honor recipients. Featuring Kane, Johnson, Bong, Howard, Wilbanks over Ploesti, Guadalcanal and the Mekong Delta in everything from L-19's to Flying Forts, Mustangs, Lightings and Thunderbolts. These gallant men laid their courage and their lives on the line.

An exclusive close look at the all new Soviet counter air jet fighter. The Fulcrum is the Soviet answer to teh best Wetern jet fighters. Combined with this exciting new program is F/A-18 Hornet, a hard-hitting cockpit view of our own state-of-the-art super fighter. A great combination and great opportunity to see first hand two superb fighting flying machines.

One of Japan's greatest assets in World War II was the Mitsubishi A6M5, better known at the "Zero," among the finest fighter planes of its day. This video offers a look at the Zero's history and gives us a spin in the only authentic Zero still in flying condition. As a bonus, learn about the life and times of ace Japanese fighter pilot Capt. Masajiro "Mike" Kawato, the man who shot down "Pappy" Boyington -- the ending to his story will surprise you!

The Republic Thunderbolt P-47 was a World War II pursuit fighter with a powerful 2,300 horsepower engine. This video offers a close-up look at a fully restored P-47 and even takes it out for a test drive. Also on this program, learn first hand the harrowing true stories of two World War II fighter pilots, Gil Burns and Wally Montague.

The Vought F4U Corsair was the Marine's most famous fighting aircraft in World War II, used by "Pappy" Boyington and his famous Black Sheep squadron. This video takes us for a ride in one of these classic warbirds and also lets us take a look under the hood to find out what makes them tick. As a bonus, the program salutes the life and career of Marines air ace Verne Salisbury.

The torpedo bomber used extensively in the Battle of Midway in World War II, the Grumman Avenger TBM was a unique fighting aircraft and this video shows a fully restored TBM being put through its paces. Elsewhere in this program, former Navy pilot Harry Badgerow shares his experiences in the great war, including trying to land a TBM on an aircraft carrier as Japanese kamikazes were crashing into the deck!

Pilots say the Locked Lightning P-38 was the best fighter plane of World War II -- it was the first fighter to fly at over 400 miles per hour -- and this video gives an up-close look at this remarkable twin-engine war bird, including a ride in a fully restored P-38. As a bonus, find out that prompted teenage boys to flirt with death as air aces as we visit Richard Brown, a World War II pilot who actually kept a broken leg a secret so he could keep flying missions.

This episode in the series of historic fighting aircraft focuses on the Grumman Hellcat F6F, which was designed to go up against the Japanese Zero in air battles over the Pacific Islands in World War II. Along with an inside look at this plane on the ground and in the air, we're given an inside look at the Marines' Night Fighting School for pilots.

This action packed portrait takes a first hand look at each aircraft in the carrier's wing and its function in a plan for coordinated defense. Featuring the F-14's, F/A-18's, A-6 Intruders, A-7 Corsairs and surveilance aircraft. Witness the Soviet counterparts -MiG fighers, Bliner and Bear bombers, Floggers nad Fulcrums. You are there, on the flight deck, in the cockpit and in the control room of carriers and AEGIS missile cruisers.

The Memphis Belle: On the spot story of the legendary B-17 daylight raids over Germany. Follow the flight crew of the gallant Memphis Belle as they become part of the 21st bomber command on Saipan. Target Tokyo: Giant B-29 Super Forts flatten the Nakajima aircraft plant. Powerfully narrated by Ronald Regan. Thunderbolt: Outstanding gun camera coverage of the fabled P-47 Jugs as they race up the boot of Italy. Deadly air-to-ground action and aerial combat footage at its best.

December 7th: The definitive record of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor – the first major carrier attack in history. This film documentary won an Academy Award for director John Ford. Battle of Britain: The all time WWII great, a documentary master piece dedicated to the iron will of the British as personified in the immortal Spitfire.

Spitfire: Starring Leslie Howard, David Niven and the fighting pilots of the RAF. This rare motion picture is the film biography of R.J. Mitchell, the engineering genius behind the creation of the immortal Spitfire. Sentimental Journey: Starring James Stewart. This Academy Award Winner has been widely acclaimed as the definitive salute to the venerable DC-3. A heartwarming story that you'll treasure.

Featuring “Fury Of The Mustangs,” a hard hitting account of the P-51 Mustang capturing gun camera kills of the German ME-109 and the FW-190. “Sky Warriors” uses spectacular military footage and puts you in the navigator’s seat for an air battle the likes of which you have never seen before. “Fighting Sabre Jets,” takes you into a flight into hell in a ringside seat of the Korean War. See America’s first jet aces as they go head-to-head with MiG pilots in churning dogfights to the death.

Splitting the skies at supersonic speeds, the Navy Blue Angels and Airforce Thurnderbirds fly tight, twisting formations to enterain and inspire. Wings of Fury reveals the lineage of these daring teams, from the exploits of WWI dogfighters to the propeller-driven thoroughbreds of WWII to the dawn of the jet age. Featuring Panthers, Cougars, Tigers, Phantoms, F/A-18 Hornets and F-16 Fighting Falcons.

35th Anniversay Of The Air Force: High adventure including the P-38 attack on Yamamoto, the Berlin Blockade, MiG alley, Flying the Hump and more. General Arnold: Narrated by Walter Matthau, her is the official biography of one of the founding fathers of our Air Force. Rare footage from WWI dogfights and on to daring precision bombing raids of Germany in WWII. Pacfic Ace: Medal of Honor winner Richard Bong takes his P-38 from Australia to the Philippines - one of WWII's great Aces.

WWII: Air War contains five remarkable documentary films selected by specialists at the archives, including Memphis Belle by William Wyler follows the final mission of the famous B-17 bomber and her crew. The other films include Army Air Forces, The Fleet that Came to Stay, Air War in Europe and The Fight for the Sky. Product Features Five films on America’s WWII air power William Wyler follows the final mission of the famous B-17 bomber in Memphis Belle Amazing naval combat footage Includes historical newsreel footage Witness exciting air battles from WWII