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Clash of Wings
Volume 3

Review by James Anthony


Clash of Wings
Volume 3
(1999)
Magna Pacific
147 minutes
G

If you are a person interested in military history, aviation or World War II, then this series Clash of Wings is a must-see.

It is an astoundingly detailed look at the great air battles of World War II and involves not only never-before-seen footage, but terrific interviews with the guys who took part in them.

Some of the comments and attitudes are gobsmacking, but you get to hear the thoughts of the men who fought these important and bloody battles.

Each major type of aircraft used in various air campaigns is featured and you will find yourself absolutely riveted to your seat for each of the 50-minute documentaries.

Other major TV series have fiddled at the edges of air campaigns, but this one is as comprehensive as you could wish for.

Round the Clock Bombing
The Allied Bombing Campaign of Germany
After Britain's somewhat faltered start to the bombing campaign of Germany in 1940 and the entry of the United States into the war the allies quickly developed precision area bombing into a highly effective assault with incredibly devastating results.
Aircraft Featured: B17, Wellington, Hampden, Whitley, Stirling, Halifax, Lancaster, BF109, FW190 and BF110.

Air Superiority Lost and Won
Allied Might versus German Technology
The combined day and night bombing of German cities was chiefly responsible for turning the tide of the air war against Germany. Germany's response was a case of too little too late with the development of a highly sophisticated night fighter force and the introduction of Jet and Rocket powered fighters.
Aircraft Featured: P38 Lightning, Mosquito, HE219 Owl, Lancaster, P51 Mustang, BF110, Typhoon, ME262, Arado 234 and ME163.

True Airpower
Firebombing of Japan and the Atomic Bomb
In 1994, the major cities of Japan were targeted in a firebombing campaign that would climax with the dropping of the Atomic Bomb and days later, the surrender of the Japanese.
Aircraft Featured: B29 Superfortress, B26, F13 and P51 Mustang Featuring rarely seen aerial combat footage of all the major combat aircraft types from the World War II period.

Specifications: 4:3 Full screen, Dolby Digital Mono. Special Features: Aircraft Info.

Conclusion: 85% Extras: 40%.

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Review of Clash of Wings volume 3
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