Documentary - 245 mins
Audience - General
Classification - Exempt
Region - 2
Format - PAL
Language - English

Product weight 450g

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Disc 1. The Ultimate History of the Messerschmitt

The company founded by Willi Messerschmitt was responsible for designing two of the most significant aircraft of the Second World War: the Bf 109 and the ME 262. We look at the development of the Bf 109 as well as the ME 262, the world's first operational jet fighter. Other aircraft featured include the Bf110 which was the world's first fighter designed specifically as a bomber escort and the ME 163 Komet, the extraordinary rocket-powered interceptor.

Disc 2. Spitfire - Defender of the Skies

The Spitfire is one of the most charismatic aircraft ever to fly. In telling the story of this legendary aircraft, the producers have filmed many different Marks in flight and on the ground to television standards. In addition, the programme includes a wealth of archive documenting the Spitfire's earliest flights to the final stages of its development. The Spitfire is also shown in action during some of its most memorable campaigns including the momentous Battle of Britain to Seafires aboard aircraft carriers in the Pacific.

Disc 3. The Ultimate History of the Boeing B-17

The Boeing B-17 ‘Flying Fortress' has come to symbolize the United States' contribution to the air war in Europe during the Second World War. This programme includes rare colour archive showing the design and building processes of the B17 and its operational record using actual combat footage. We also take a close look at one of the few airworthy survivors, the famous ‘Sally B' which remains one of the most popular attractions on the air show scene today.

Disc 4. The Ultimate History of the F-16

The F-16 ‘Fighting Falcon' is the world's most popular modern fighter. This programme features unique footage of F16 flight tests as well as presenting its combat record, especially during the two wars in Iraq. The programme finishes with a superb display sequence by a Belgian Air Force F-16

Disc 5. Concorde - End of an Era

Concorde was an extraordinary technological achievement borne out of an era when supersonic travel captivated imaginations. This programme presents a unique insight into the development of the Concorde, going behind the scenes in the many sites in France and Britain. The programme also features rare archive of many of the experimental aircraft built to test many of the technologies that went into Concorde.

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