Drew Crosby
Narrator
TV SERIES
Victory by Air
DocumentaryWar & Politics
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.
Top cast
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José Ángel Juanes
Narrator
Creative team
José Delgado (Writer) • Jose Perez (Writer) • José Delgado (Director)
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Episodes
5 Episodes
011. The Pioneers
Episode 1, "The Pioneers," begin s in 1903 with Orville and Wilbur Wright, then follows the chronology of the airplane through World War I
022. Monoplanes
Episode 2 examines how pilots in the Post-WW1 years managed to achieve many of the challenges set forth by aeronautic engineers
033. WWII - The Struggle for Airspace
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;
044. WWII - Technological Improvements
Episode 4 discusses advancements in airplanes and air combat during WWII.
055. New Aircraft, New Weapons, New Frontiers
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.