Victory by Air

Victory by Air

This compelling documentary series follows the history of the aerial assault vehicle from the creation of the aeroplane to its militarization during WWI and the Russian Revolution. With remarkable narration and incredible archival footage, including many never-before-seen sequences, this groundbreaking 5-part series is a complete historical overview from 1900-1945.

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Seasons

The Pioneers

1. The Pioneers

Air Date: 2010-01-07

Episode 1, "The Pioneers," begin s in 1903 with Orville and Wilbur Wright, then follows the chronology of the airplane through World War I

Monoplanes

2. Monoplanes

Air Date: 2010-01-07

Episode 2 examines how pilots in the Post-WW1 years managed to achieve many of the challenges set forth by aeronautic engineers

WWII - The Struggle for Airspace

3. WWII - The Struggle for Airspace

Air Date: 2010-01-07

Episode 3 looks at how the Spanish Civil War served as a proving ground for the planes of the Third Reich, and how planes around the globe gained better performance as a product of militaristic involvements;

WWII - Technological Improvements

4. WWII - Technological Improvements

Air Date: 2010-01-07

Episode 4 discusses advancements in airplanes and air combat during WWII.

New Aircraft, New Weapons, New Frontiers

5. New Aircraft, New Weapons, New Frontiers

Air Date: 2010-01-07

Episode 5 examines how WWII dramatically expanded the geographic boundaries of war, and thus made an indelible impact on the types of planes that needed to be enlisted.

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Rating

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Release Date

2010-01-07

Episodes

5 (1 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast

Production Companies

OCTAPIXX WORLDWIDE

Pacific Media