This is the story of the beginning of war in the sky. This unique series is available in time for the 100th Anniversary of the “war to end all wars”. Covered in this five-hour series is the development of the fighter plane, the massive dog-fights over the trenches, the great Zeppelins and giant bomber raids over London. Included in this history are final interviews with some of the men who flew in the great war, incredible rare film footage of aircraft they flew and video of the handful restored aircraft still flying almost 100 years later.
Warbirds Over The Trenches – Episode 1: Learning To Fly
2013
This episode explores the early days of flight, including the use of balloons for aerial reconnaissance during the Civil War and the Wright Brothers advancement…
Warbirds Over The Trenches – Episode 2: Eyes In The Sky
2013
World War I begins with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Early military pilots were essentially chauffeurs for an observer who conducted…
Warbirds Over The Trenches – Episode 3: Hunters
2013
The Zeppelin was a turn of the century marvel, and it found a new purpose in early aerial combat.
Warbirds Over The Trenches – Episode 4: Target For Tonight
2013
This episode explores the first strategic aerial bombings. Zeppelins could travel undetected at night, and thus became known as Night Raiders.
Warbirds Over The Trenches – Episode 5: Last Man To Die
2013
American pilots volunteer for the French Air Force, including the first African American military pilot, Eugene Bullard