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I love this show, having seen bits and pieces at different times I had to buy the DVD set. What irks me a little is the constant review after each commercial break. It's as if the producers didn't have enough material to fill a show and do the "replays" to fill space. Computer graphics should be cheap enough by now that they could afford to do more with their budget. The show is successful enough they should be able to call the shots with the network. The graphics are stellar IMHO, and add to the realism, the side by side comparisons of aircraft are a great learning tool for the history buffs. Two of the best episodes are the Stories regarding the Bismark and the Yamato battles, funny thing since they really aren't dogfights. I will keep buying the series as long as it is produced,my complaints are minor, so if this subject interests you, look for deals because they are out there, you'll be glad you did.Read full review
Now that discovery has decided to bundle all their shows and, even if you are paying for them with cable. they now want to charge you a monthly fee so you can no longer get the programs you want “on demand”. This program is really entertaining and like “Greatest Tank Battles” the story line and graphics are compelling! Once you own the physical copies you can watch when you want and no longer have to pay a monthly fee for the pleasure. On line content is nice but nothing beats holding the physical copy in you hands!!!!!!
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From WW I biplanes where the first plane-to-plane battles were started, to the air dominance of Israeli F-15s in the '80's, anyone who loves fighter planes will love this. Historic air battles from WW I, WW II, Korea, Viet Nam and the Middle East are represented. I loved the TV series and was glad to get the first season on DVD. The computer animation is state of the art, the facts are accurate and the historic dog fights are very well done. While I had a bit of difficulty understanding the inclusion of the sinking of a battleship in this series, it still showed the power and importance of air power. I look forward to season two!
I loved this show when it was on History Channel originally, my only complaint is that they didn't make more of them. The simulations they use are a little dated but overall still hold up well, the real treasures are all of the interviews with the pilots. The fact they got interviews with pilots from both sides of WWII was particularly impressive and interesting, this would be impossible today.
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This is a great idea! Using computer generated graphics to portray air battles. The graphics are good (season2 is even better!) and the story telling and detailed descriptions of the maneuvers and flight techniques are good basic training for us armchair pilots. Don't quite know how the sinking of the Bismark qualifies as a dogfight, a term used to describe air battles (yeah, I know that the torpedo planes had a lot to do with it, but still...) The second season is running sporadically on the history channel and is worth watching. But buy the boxed set. Its always better without the commercials! Thumperddog
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