Britains Bombers - The Planes The People And The Planning (Box Set) (Six Discs) (DVD)

Disc 1 - Vickers Wellington: When it entered service in 1938, the Vickers Wellington began an operational career that spanned the whole of WWII. Rugged and reliable, it was operated by Bomber Command, Coastal Command and Transport Command, possessing a level of versatility second to none, serving in almost every theatre of War. By the autumn of 1945 nearly 11,500 had been built. As the last one rolled off the Vickers' production lines, the "Wimpy" as it was affectionately known, had secured its place in history, as one of the great aircraft of WWII. Disc 2 - Bomber Command 1939-1945: A comprehensive look at the development and operations of RAF Bomber Command, from a fledgling force at the outbreak of war, to one of the most potent forces in the World on the final day. The DVD looks at the early years of 1939-1940 when the force suffered huge losses, through to 1941 when they began to possess the means of victory. In 1942 they developed new tactics and new aircraft and by 1943, with the use of the Pathfinder Force, they were making 1,000 bomber raids on Germany and for the next two years the Nazis reaped the "Whirlwind" that 'Bomber Harris' had promised them. By 1945 they had destroyed most of Germany's cities and broken the morale of the population. Disc 3 - The Story of The Lancaster: As RAF Bomber Command took the war to the enemy under Air Marshall Arthur Harris, the four - engined Avro Lancaster reigned supreme, laying waste to German cities by night. This most successful of all World War II 'heavies' could carry more than it's own weight in bomb load, including the 22,000 pound Tallboy - the biggest conventional weapon ever made. And when fearless Guy Gibson led 617 Squadron to fame on the low - level Dambuster raid - one of the war's most daring operations - the Lancaster was confirmed as an aviation Legend. With recent colour film of 'City of Lincoln', the RAF's last air worthy Lancaster, among the wartime footage, this is the Lancaster's dramatic story. Disc 4 - Bombers: The Story of Strategic Bombing: As British Lancasters hit at the heart of Germany by night, the US Eighth Air Force Flying Fortresses bombed the industrial centres by day, resulting in a round-the-clock bombardment that would not only tear the heart out of Hitler's war effort but would reduce the German morale to rumble. Rare achive material and dramatic film footage tells the story of a controversial and costly strategy that was to be seen in operation in later years during the war between the US and Vietnam. Disc 5 - Bombers Of WWII: Which was the most famous bomber of World War Two? This DVD looks at all the legendary bombers and highlights their wartime action throughout the global conflict. They differ widely in appearance and operational efficiency but they all had one thing in common: they all possessed some claim to fame. Disc 6 - Daylight Bombing Raids Over Europe: Whilst the RAF concentrated on bombing Germany by night, the USAF carried out a dangerous strategic bombing campaign against Nazi Germany during daylight hours. On every raid some bombers suffered damage or destruction.

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