During WWII, five miles above the ground and behind enemy lines, ten men inside a bomber known as a 'Flying Fortress' battle unrelenting flocks of German fighters.
Meet the real-life airmen who inspired Masters of the Air as they share the harrowing and transformative events of the 100th Bomb Group.
Bombardier is a 1943 movie that follows the journey of bomber pilots during World War II. It is a semi-documentary-style film that highlights the challenges and sacrifices of the aircrew. The story focuses on the self-sacrifice and determination of the pilots as they face the dangers of war. The movie also delves into the psychological toll of bombing missions and emphasizes the importance of prayer in the lives of the characters.
Much of the world first became aware of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in the tragedy of Tiananmen Square in June 1989. However, only weeks before, filming had been completed on an extraordinary examination of China’s military machine. Boasting unprecedented access to all areas of the People’s Liberation Army, this five-hour documentary reveals with unerring insight and exceptional clarity the enigma which is the modern Chinese army.
The crew of PT-73 are in trouble again when Ensign Parker is mistaken for a pilot and gets shanghied into the Air Force.
This short film in support of the war effort focuses on the training and missions of Army Air Corps Captain Hewitt T. Wheless just after the U.S. entry into World War II.
During the First World War, before joining a squadron at the front in 1918, Herbillon (Jean-Pierre Aumont) has a liaison with Helene (Annabella), a married woman. The young man discovers that his mistress is none other than the wife of Maury (Charles Vanel), an aviator friend.
Air Power is a historical educational television series broadcast during the 1956-1957 television season over the CBS television network dealing with the rise of aviation as a military weapon. It starred Walter Cronkite as the narrator and featured a musical score by Norman Dello Joio.
Stewart & Mitchum: The Two Faces of America is a documentary that explores the enduring relationship between actors Jimmy Stewart and Robert Mitchum. The film delves into their experiences during major historical events such as the Vietnam War, McCarthy hearings, and World War Two. It also examines the impact of their military service, the Hollywood film industry, and the parallels in their personal lives. This documentary provides a unique insight into the lives of two iconic Hollywood stars and the larger cultural context in which they lived.
Shady Lady (2012) is a documentary film that tells the stories of women who served in the US Army Air Force during World War II. The film explores their experiences and contributions to the war efforts, highlighting the challenges they faced and the impact of their service.
The film begins with shots of American bombers flying in formation and the narrator giving the audience a dictionary definition of a "special delivery" and the vital role that air power played in winning the late conflict. He goes on to say that the Air Force can have constructive, as well as destructive uses—several examples are shown of this, including the dropping of food and supplies to remote areas, using B-17s to get serum to Alaska and B-25s to deploy DDT, and using helicopters to rescue the wounded. These are all examples of the peaceful uses of the air power that had been created for war. Various new aircraft are also shown, such as an early jet, and a "flying wing".
Barney's an aviation mechanic for the Army. His plane is a cute little prop that's not only much smaller than the jets but much more anthropomorphic.
A young Polish aviator, feeling cheated by the British prime minister, gives back his war decorations. Transferred to Washington as a civilian, he meets Denis.
This documentary depicts the American effort to support the Chinese government before and during the Second World War, by means of transport flights of materiel from India to China, by the fierce defense of China skies by the pilots of the American Volunteer Group (The Flying Tigers), and the subsequent absorption and augmentation of that unit by the U.S. Army Air Forces' Fourteenth Air Force. Also depicted are the millions of refugees fleeing the Japanese armies and the relocation of equipment, personnel, and (sometimes) civilians in advance of the invaders.
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