To Rule the Skies: The Greatest Fighter Planes of WWII

This documentary pays tribute to the great piston-engined fighter planes of the Second World War and the people who flew and maintained them. Made with the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, it celebrates the machines that battled for control of the skies and the crews who kept them airborne. It blends aviation history with the human stories behind the aircraft. Stirring and detailed, it is a treat for anyone drawn to wartime flight. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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