DVD - Thunderbirds of World War II
Hurricane and Boeing B-17
HURRICANE - THE SILENT HERO
The Hawker Hurricane's importance to RAF Fighter Command, particularly during the crucial Battle of Britain, has often been downplayed, if not outright ignored, in favor of its contemporary - the Spitfire.
The Hurricane does, however, deserve a vast amount of credit for the role it played in the Second World War, not only during the Battle of Britain, but during numerous battles. This reliable fighter saw action in Europe, North Africa and the Far East, and its lack of a glamor image did not make it less valuable to the Allied war effort.
This program dramatically gives the Hurricane the remembrance it deserves.
BOEING B-17 THE FLYING FORTRESS
The B-17 saw the light of day on July 17, 1935, completely funded by its manufacturer. Boeing Aircraft was perhaps the only U.S. company that believed the country needed a long-range bomber.
This program presents one of the most fascinating stories in military aviation. Unique footage is used to follow the fascinating development of the B-17 from the drawing board of designer Edward C. Wells, through testing, to the theatres of war in Europe. Witness the story of the famed Memphis Belle, successful in completing twenty-five missions over Nazi occupations. And then see the B-17 in action over the Pacific. Of its day, the B-17 beat any competition hands down and is considered the most successful bomber of World War II.
Single Disc - Running Time: 104 Minutes- Color and B&W - Playable in All Regions
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