Conceived in secret, Hitlers Luftwaffe shocked the world when it was finally unleashed. The new fighters and bombers of the German Air Force proved lethally effective against the enemy and are now regarded as some of the greatest warbirds of all time. Packed with original archive film, this DVD offers a fascinating and detailed insight into four of the Luftwaffes most powerful and feared fighting aircraft. Me 109 The Messerschmitt Me 109 was the backbone of the Luftwaffe fighting force and the first truly modern fighter of the era. An awesome opponent in a dogfight,... the Me 109 scored more kills than any other aircraft in the Second World War. Over 31,000 were built a testimony to its superb design and lethal capabilities. Me 262 The jet-powered Me 262 was the harbinger of warbirds to come. A truly awesome fighter, its speed and power made it more than a match for anything else in the skies. Had it not arrived so late, it might have changed the entire outcome of the war... Me 110 Goring called it The Destroyer. After it came off worst in dogfights against Hurricanes and Spitfires during the Battle of Britain, it seemed like the Me 110s days were numbered until innovative new variants proved that the Destroyer could really live up to its name. Ju 87 Stuka The worlds most infamous dive-bomber, the fearsome Stuka played a key role in Hitlers Blitzkrieg tactics, hammering the enemy from the air in support of tank columns and tank troops. Its blaring siren struck terror into the hearts of enemy combatants on the battle field [show more]
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A definitive history of the Luftwaffe from its formidable role during the Blitzkrieg of 1939 and 1940, through to its desperate rearguard action at the end of WWII. Features original film footage of the main aircraft types, along with coverage of the V-weapons and jet planes introduced in the latter stages of 1945.
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