Fabulous program about the 75-year history of British aircraft—full of remarkable archival footage. In 1918, England was manufacturing 700 aircraft a month. After the Second World War, the Royal Air Force had to find new outlets for the use of aircraft.

The Flying Years (1991)

Silent Warrior is the account of J. Curtis Goldman, a World War II glider pilot who fought in the European Theater of Operations from 1944–45 with the 99th Squadron. Goldie, as he was known by his friends, was born looking for a fight.

Silent Warrior: The Untold Story of a WWII Glider Pilot (2009)

This U.S. Air Force short documentary provides a detailed account of the air campaign over Europe during World War II. It highlights the strategic efforts to dismantle the Luftwaffe and cripple Germany’s overall capacity to wage war.

The Archive of WWII: Conquest by Air (1945)

On May 17th, 1943, the Royal Air Force executed one of the most remarkable raids ever conducted by any aircrew. That night, a squadron of Lancaster heavy bombers flew at low altitude across a darkened Europe, facing immense challenges.

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