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The Bomber as War Winner

The Century of Flight

Season 1Episode 11Aired 1997-03-12
The Bomber as War Winner

The Bomber as War Winner

Colour collage of World War II bombers taking off and airborne. Eastern front- German and Russian bombing operations, with the emphasis on lack of German long range bombers. The combined Bomber offensive. Notable Raids - Dambusters (including graphics), Mosquito pinpoint raids. Strategic bombing offensive against Japan. The ultimate weapon - development of A-bomb and its use against Japan.