Aviation At War: America's Best World War 2 Fighters [DVD]

Fighters ThreeIn World War II, The United States with its technological skill and industrial might, designed and manufactured many different fighting aircraft. In the ruthless test of battle certain designs emerged supreme and became fighting legends. These were the Fighters Three.Lockheed P-38 LightingThis unique twin-boom design-nickname The fork-tailed devil by the Germans - gave a new meaning to the concept of interceptor. Its speed, rate of climb, range and firepower transformed aerial combat.Republic P-47 ThunderboltThis was a very mean machine. Massive, heavy, high powered and packing a mighty punch, it was produced in greater numbers than any other American fighter - before or since. Capable of taking great punishment and giving more in return. It served with distinction in many roles, but particularly in ground attack.North American MustangThis was considered by many as the WWII fighter aircraft par excellence. A sleek and beautiful aircraft, with long range and great dog' fig