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Welcome.
 World War 2 in the air and beyond. Want to know what it was it like to fly a real P-51 Mustang? Need a gift for a vet who flew one? Wonder what life was like on a carrier fighting in the Pacific? Driving a tank in the "Battle of the Bulge?"
Look no further than our 100+ action packed World War 2 films, all produced between 1941-1945, now on full screen digital home DVDs. You'll experience everything from actual pilot training films produced by aircraft manufacturers to rare color documentaries shot in battle by combat cameramen -- and much more. Many of our aircraft and weapons DVDs contain complete Technical Handbooks with detailed info at no additional charge.
Unlike other historic film publishers, we have digitally restored many of our videos and have supplied footage for programs shown on the History, Discovery and A&E channels, for PBS documentaries, and to air museums for video displays.
We've created new categories that moves beyond World War II aircraft, "World War II Classics," that includes outstanding Army, Navy and Marine combat and weapons training films, and we've expanded our post WW2 jet aircraft division into the 1950's and '60s.
Speed, value & high quality. 99% of our orders ship on the same or next business day and our products are always in stock. Choose "Priority Mail" for economical 2 day delivery to most US locations. International orders are welcome. If you live outside of North America our DVDs are not "region limited," will play on PAL & SECAM players.
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Armored Attack! US Tanks in Action in World War 2
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Record Breaker: The B-58 Hustler Story Volume 2
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10th Armored Division in World War 2: Tigers on the Loose. ( Archival footage and interviews. The 10th Armored
Division served with distinction with George Patton's Third Army from
the Fall of 1945 through the final defeat of the German Army in May
1945. This thorough documentary, prepared by the US Army's Pictorial
Center after the war, combines excellent archival film footage,
comprehensive maps, and in depth interviews with key personnel from
Commanding General William H.H. Morris down the chain of command to
front line NCOs.
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Tank Destroyer Boot Camp in Color This unique
color documentary gives a rare look inside "Camp" Hood's
tank destroyer troop training school in 1943. Includes up close
looks at M 10 Tank Destroyers and camp facilities. Highlights
include target practice using field guns and M10s against moving
targets, field maneuvers against tanks, live fire exercises, armored
infantry assaults and bazooka training.
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Operating Light and Medium Tanks Features M5
"Stuart" light and M3 "Lee" medium tanks inside
and out in a variety of situations. You'll learn about engines,
instruments, fuel systems, starting, gear shifting, turning,
breaking, general driving instruction, track maintenance and more.
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TM 9-1729A Technical Manual for Light Tanks M5 ("Stuart"),
M5A1, and M24 ("Chaffee"), 75mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8
and Twin Motor Carriage 40-mm Gun M19: Engines, Cooling Systems and
Fuel Systems. 150 pages in Adobe Acrobat ,pdf file format.
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M4 "Sherman" M4A3 Medium Tank Technical manual 64 pages in
Adobe Acrobat ,pdf file format. Includes technical data, operating
instructions, engines and more.
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Record Breaker: The B-58 Hustler Story DVD Volume 2
* B-58 Hustler First Test Flight On Veterans Day, Nov 11th, 1956 Convair's revolutionary
delta wing B-58 "Hustler" supersonic bomber took to the skies for the
first time -- and you'll see it all
in this memorable color film
* B-58 Hustler: Swift, Capable, Versatile, Operational! This a film report from the US Air Force on the progress of
the B-58 Program was produced by the Convair Division of General
Dynamics in January 1961. Highlights include B-58 crews scrambling from
their '58 Chevy to get their Hustler airborne; the 18th Sept, 1959 low
level capability demonstration flight from Texas to California
averaging over 600 kts at altitudes below 500', and 43rd
Bomb Wing B-58s win SAC's 1960 Combat Competition, defeating 24 other
aircraft in both high & low level bombing classifications. Outstanding color B-58 Hustler footage throughout!
* Airplane 11: The First B-58 Trainer The
first trainer version of the Hustler, the TB-58, was delivered by
General Dynamics to the US Air Force in August, 1960, the first of
eight R&D aircraft (this was "aircraft 11" in the series) converted
for that purpose. The biggest change involved converting the
Bomber/Navigator station (2nd seat aft) to a pilot/instructors
compartment with instrumentation and controls.Highlights include great
footage of the colorfully painted TB 58 training version in operation.
* Open Road III: B-58 MITO Tests During the depths of the Cold War, SAC bombers had only 15
to 20-minutes to get airborne between the launch of enemy missiles and
their arrival at US targets. That meant that the ability get US air
forces on their way quickly and efficiently was absolutely essential
for survivability, striking power and deterrence. A critical element
in this quick response was "MITO" - "Minimum Interval Take-Off." This
involved determining the optimum interval between the launching
aircraft to achieve the fastest possible deployment.
There's some beautiful B-58 take-off footage here.
* B-58 Ejection System Development The
B-58 was the first aircraft capable of operating at sustained
supersonic speeds at very high altitudes. That posed new problems for
crew ejection and survivability. This film, produced by General
Dynamics and the US Air Force, shows the unique challenges in ejecting
from the B-56 and the solutions that were developed over time.
* Escape and Survive Developed by B-58 capsule subcontractor and ejection seat
pioneer Stanley Aviation, this film focuses on the design, manufacture
and testing of the capsule itself.
* Convair TB-58A "Hustler" Flight Manual
Rare supplementary manual for the TB-58A, the training version of the Hustler.
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The Boeing B-47 Stratojet DVD
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The Douglas A20 Havoc & A-26 Invader DVD
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The Boeing B-47 Stratojet DVD NEW
* Stratojet: Meet Your Boeing B-47You'll see the design, development, and
manufacturing of the B-47. Then you'll follow a crew from SAC's
McConnell Air Force Base (3250th Combat Crew Training
Wing) on a training mission that simulates a night attack on a target
in the US. There are some great shots of the Stratojet on the ground
and in the air, including night air refueling.
* B-47 Combat Maneuvers In 1954 the Air Force conducted a series of tests
that showcased the B-47's outstanding agility, doing “toss
bombing.” The aircraft would approach the target low and at high
speed, pull up sharply, open bomb bay doors, use momentum to
literally fling the bomb towards the target and then execute the rest
of a half loop Immelman turn so that they were flying back in the
opposite direction. Seeing the big B-47 execute this maneuver
(and barrel rolls too!) is truly memorable. Cameras located all over
the aircraft give unique views during the test flights.
* Two extensive B-47 Flight Manuals
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The A-20/A-26 DVD
*A-26 Invaders Attack! Color New Legendary SFP 186 combat cameramen rode along with 416th bomb Group A-26 Invaders during March and April, 1945 with color film loaded in their cameras. The result is some of the most beautiful and dramatic footage to come out of the World War II.
* A-20 Havocs in Color with 416th Bomb Group Scrapbook Color New Rare color footage of 416th Bomb Group A-20 Havocs (aka Bostons) taken before the Group transition to A-26s in the fall of 1944 -- plus many memorable still photos from Group photog, Sargent Cachat.
* Flying the A-20 Bomber Flown as "the Boston" by the Brits on daring hedge hopping low level '"ramrod' raids over the Continent and as the "Havoc" by the USAAF inf SE Asia ,this magnificent attack bomber is one of the most under appreciated aircraft of World War II.
* A-26 Flying Tips WWII, Korea, Indochina, the Bay of Pigs, Laos, Vietnam, the Congo, South America, fire fighting in the Pacific North West -- this fantastic aircraft has seen it all! The most advanced attack plane of World War II.
* FLAK A fascinating World War II training film for pilots on the theory and practice of evading antiaircraft fire.
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The Rabaul Campaign: "Mission to Rabaul" and "Attack! The Battle for New Britain" DVD
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The Fighting Lady/Carrier Ops DVD
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NEW!
Two
exciting films showing the isolation and neutralization of the
mighty Japanese island fortress
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Mission
to Rabaul
(New! - Digital Audio & Video restoration) This dramatic, visually high
impact documentary film shows some of the most memorable, exciting,
and extensive footage of 5th Air Force B-25G bombers conducting tree
top level attacks with machine guns and delayed action bombs to come
out of World War 2 .The first step in the reduction of Rabaul was
the seizure of a string of Japanese bases along the Northeast coast
of New Guinea. The film focuses on the decisive and revolutionary
impact of the air component in the strategy, including high &
low level attacks, parachute drops, and resupply, accompanied by a
magnificent musical score drawn from Holst's "The Planets.'
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Attack! The Battle for New Britain
Stage two of the isolation and reduction of the Japanese fortress of
Rabaul was the seizure of key bases at the opposite (Western) end of
the 370-mile long island of New Britain, cutting enemy supply lines
and providing advance airfields for continuing attacks on the
stronghold. You'll see all aspects of the invasion, including
planning, training, air attacks, amphibious assaults, and the
intense jungle fighting to secure objectives by Marine and US Army forces. And there's more of
those exciting low level B-25 strikes!
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* The Fighting Lady New color print from archival footage The Fighting Lady follows the fictional career of an Essex Class aircraft carrier from the Marcus Islands through the "Mariana's Turkey Shoot" and much more. All of the footage is real. A true classic.
* Flight Deck Crews: Landing & Re-Spotting Aircraft
* Flight Deck Crews: Catapulting from an Aircraft Carrier
These two unique films offer a rare look (in color) at how US Navy carrier flight deck crews were trained to quickly land, park, fuel & re-arm incoming and relaunch aircraft.
* 76 page F4F/FM2 Wildcat pilot's manual in.pdf file format with photos, systems diagrams, performance charts, procedures & more.
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Mastering the Thompson Submachine Gun in 6 Parts DVD
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Airstrike Vietnam DVD
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NEW
This
is the definitive film series produced by the Army Signal Corps in
1942-43 to train troops in the use of this outstanding weapon.
Part 1: Principles of Operation
A detailed explanation of the inner workings of the Thompson delivered
through a live tear down, with supplemental animation.
Part 2: Assembly and Disassembly
Learn the theory and practice of the strip down and reassembly of the
Thompson – the Army way -- according to functional groups.
Part 3: Manual of Arms Learn the unique requirements of presenting your Thompson on the parade ground.
Part 4. Loading & Firing (1)
Detailed instructions on packing both drum and clip magazines and
attaching them to the weapon. Setting and firing single shot and
automatic bursts. Bolt operation, Dealing with jams in the field.
Operating the sights.
Part 5. Loading & Firing (2) Different types of ammunition and their uses. Safety precautions during assembly and in the field.
Part 6. Marksmanship
Blackening your sights using an open flame. Triangulating your sights
for accuracy. Estimating range. Firing positions: Standing, kneeling,
prone and seated. How to neutralize muzzle climb, even during extended
bursts. See the Thompson used in a training field exercise. Firing at
aircraft.
Includes 30 page Thompson Submachine Gun Model 1928 manual in Adobe Acrobat .pdf file format.
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The Twenty-Five Hour Day; A Story of Air Force F-105s This film, produced by Fairchild-Hiller-Republic for the US Air Force, offers a unique look inside F-105 “Thunderchief” (The "Thud”) fighter-bomber operations when the air campaign against North Vietnamese supply lines was ramping up into high gear.
FAC F-100 Supports US Army You'll see an Air Force Forward Air Controller (FAC) assigned to the 1st Division, flying a tiny Cessna O-1E “Bird Dog,” operating in conjunction with three F-100 fighter bombers out of Phan Rang and local Army artillery. Their mission: is in support of 3rd Brigade operations against VC bases near Lai Khe, 50 miles from Saigon.
Air Power at Khe Sanh In the Spring and Summer of 1967, North Vietnamese commander General Giap targeted III Marine Amphibious Force and South Vietnamese Army units stationed in and around Khe Sanh, in Northwestern Quang Tri province, with 2-3 NVA divisions.You'll see dramatic low level airstikes against enemy forces almost on top of besieged US Marines, all part of Operation Niagra, the coordinated aerial defense of the base.
Tactical Air Power This film gives an overview of US tactical air operations and doctrine, circa1967, with an emphasis on the then ongoing Vietnam War. You'll see Air Force, Navy, and Marine aircraft, including F4s, F-100s, F105s and conducting dramatic airstrikes and the introduction of the new F-111”swing wing” bomber. C-130 cargo operations are shown in detail, including very low level air drops, resupply under fire and worldwide refugee relief.
Flight Manual for the USAF Series F-105 Series D, F and G 'Thunderchief” all-weather fighter bomber. Over 800 pages of information on normal and emergency flight procedures, operating limitations, flight characteristics, weapons systems, full performance indexes & much more.
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Primary Flight Training with the Boeing/Stearman PT-13 -17 N2S Kaydet 2 DVD Set
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North American B-25 DVD
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2 DVD Set (3 Hours, B&W, 1944-45)
Nine films featuring the Stearman N2S: Flying Sense * Before You Fly * Your First Flight (Parts 1&2) * Attitudes of Flight * Taxiing & Take-Offs * Landings * Race Track Patterns (Parts 1&2) These films lay a fine ground work for primary flight skills This series of basic flight training films was produced and directed for the US Navy by actor and Hollywood legend Robert "Bob" Taylor a lieutenant in the USNR and an active flight instructor during the War. You'll learn everything from ground school chalk talks on the theory of aeronautics and flight to hands on throttle, stick, and rudder training on turns, banks, trimming, climbs, stalls approaches and much more. Now comes with two Stearman pilot's manuals!
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The B-25 DVD
Digitally Restored
How to Fly the North American B-25 "Mitchell" This is the plane that Jimmy Doolittle chose to fly off the carrier Hornet for the famous raid on Tokyo. The '25 was the US's most produced medium bomber.
* Air Operations Lae-Salamaua See spectacular in cockpit views of B-25 Mitchell medium bomber making strafing runs on Japanese bases as well as some of the first ever "on the deck" tail gunner views of delayed action and "para frag" bombs dropping & exploding right behind the hedge hopping Mitchells.
* Winged Artillery Nine 75mm canon firing B-25Gs of the 48th Bomb Squadron conduct a hair raising tree top level strike on the Japanese air base on Mille.
* 94 page North American B-25 pilot's manual in pdf file format
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The July Special |
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The F4U DVD
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The July SpecialOrder the F4U & get "US Carriers Go to War" Free
The F4U DVD * How to Fly the F4U Learn to fly the fastest and most powerful carrier fighter of World War II
* Offensive Fighter Tactics Color (Full length, unedited) Learn the tactics US Navy fighter pilot's developed during the first two years of the War against the nimble Japanese Zero. This vintage pilot training film covers everything from situational awareness to one-on-one dog fights and squadron tactics.
* Hook Down, Wheels Down Produced by the Department of the Navy to celebrate the first 50 years of carrier based aviation, with an emphasis on World War II. Along with some great Navy action, the highlight of the film are the numerous interviews with famous naval aviators, including John Thatch on inventing the "Thatch Weave."
* The Saga of the Franklin See the gallant officers and men of the carrier Franklin overcame incredible battle damage to save their ship. Plus rare and informative color footage of late war F4U Corsair carrier ops.
* 64 page F4U Corsair pilot's manual
Plus Free US Carriers Go to War DVD
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