Produced by the Department of Defense in 1996-1997, this DVD showcases
the development of the United States Air Force from its humble beginnings
to the military powerhouse it is today. The DVD is broken into eight
sections - each segment covering a specific era of the development
of the Air Force.
Highlights include:
Development of early airplanes and their adaptation to military
use
The buildup of WWI
The creation of the Army Air Corps
Humanitarian functions after WWI
Development of airplane technology leading up to WWII
WWII air adventures in various important battles - showcasing
new airplane technlogies and models
Development of the X-1 and other deveopments leading up to the
Korean War
Development of missiles, rockets and the X-15
Vietnam War Ventures
Space Race
and much more
This film has a runtime of approximately 1 hour 25 minutes.