Great Planes of World War II

Germany, Italy, and Japan developed some of the most advanced and effective fighters of their time. To protect their rapidly moving troops, and later to defend against devastating Allied bombing, the Germans and Japanese deployed superb fighters, such as the ME-109, FW-190, and the Zero for supremacy of the skies. These and many others, including earlier operational jets and rocket fighters, are seen in unique live-action footage. This film was made with the cooperation of Britain’s Imperial War Museum and the United States National Archives.