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The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was the most advanced World War II Bomber as you will see in this series of videos and DVD movies including atomic bomb pictures of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.The Enola Gay, a Four Engined B-29 Superfortress Bomber, was used to drop the atomic bomb over Hiroshima which marked the ending of the war against Japan. The B-29 Bombers were made by Boeing Aircraft Company and has launched Boeing into being the largest aircraft company in the world. This page has as many World War II, B-29 bomber Movies that I can find. If you know of any other B-29 bomber, videos or DVD movies please let me know. Also videos of Atomic Bomb Hiroshima Nagasaki and other targets that were planned. |
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Air Power 3 DVD Set Narrated by Walter Cronkite, this series chronicles the impact that aerial fighting machines had on the outcome of WWII. You'll observe Hitler's determined attempts to conquer Britain and witness the battles and dogfights in the Pacific Theater, including the war-ending flight of a lone B-29. This fascinating retrospective features rare documentary film including captured German and Japanese footage, accompanied by Cronkite's narrative and an original musical score. 6 hours on 3 DVDs. |
Nova:
B-29 Frozen in Time
Director: Mike Rossiter Video. Travel on a perilous mission to repair and re-fly a rare B-29 bomber stranded on a Greenland icecap for almost 50 years. Gleaming like a jewel, this well-preserved bomber from WWII rests on the Arctic tundra where it was abandoned when it crash-landed in 1947. This plane has long been a legend, and now you'll travel along as a team of adventurers, facing incredible hardship, struggles to bring the frozen Warbird back to life. 60 min. From the Webmaster: I spoke to this pilot a couple of times. He was a super nice person. |
Plausible Deniability the story of the 3rd Atomic Bomb that was
dropped in Japan in WW2.
Bill Streifer Richard Barr |
A-Bombs, Fallout & Nuclear War Vol. 3 - DVD Set Atomic Age Classics A-Bombs, Fallout & Nuclear War. This collection of films produced in the mid-20th century provides fascinating insight into America's anxieties toward the mysterious and frightening new atomic age. You'll view 1957's Living with the Atom, which attempted to convert budding young scientists to Christianity; 1965's Radioactive Fallout and Shelter, on what to do in the event of a nuclear attack; 1945's Atom Strikes!, which explains why the atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki; 1959's Fallout: When and How to Protect Yourself, a cartoon about radioactivity and its effects; and 1954's The Atom Goes to Sea, which was produced by GE to praise the benefits of atomic energy. B&W, 1 hr. 51 min. |
B-29
Bombers Pilots Manual
Softbound Book A reprint of the official government handbook designed to show the new cadet how to fly the B-29 bombers. Heavily illustrated with all the data. 8¼"x 10¾", 88 pgs., sfbd. A Great Addition to your Collection. |
Enola
Gay and the Atomic Bombing of Japan
Director: Tim Curran Video. In Enola Gay, the complete story of the missions to Hiroshima and Nagasaki is revealed. Dramatic, never-before-seen footage, shows each step of the effort to end the war, from weapons development to the horrific aftermath in the devastated cities from the Atomic Bomb. This compelling program also features the recollections of surviving crew members, making it the most genuine account of the missions that changed history. 75 min. |
Historic
Flight of Enola Gay
Video. Portrays the personal experiences of members of the B-29 Superfortress, Enola Gays crew following their Atomic Bomb mission to Hiroshima in 1945. Bombardier, navigator and pilot answer decades of rumors detailing their memories of that historic day in World War II and how it changed their lives. Color and B&W. 60 min. |
The
Rain of Steel Video. Strategic bombing was essential to the U.S. victories in Europe and Japan during World War II. But aside from ultimate success, the air wars fought in the Pacific and Atlantic shared very little. This authoritative program uses extensive expert commentary, interviews with veterans and remarkable footage to tell the story of strategic bombing in World War II. From the planes such as the battle-proven B-27 in Europe and the modern, high-flying B-29 bombers in the Pacific to the underlying strategies, explore the astonishing differences between the two theaters. See the results of the devastating firestorms at Dresden and Tokyo, where incendiary bombs produced temperatures of over 1,000 degrees centigrade, winds that sucked away trees three feet in diameter, and more deaths than Hiroshima where they dropped the Atomic Bomb. Our Century profiles the role of the bombers in World War II, from nighttime raids over Berlin to the historic missions that unleashed the atom bomb on mankind. 50 min. |
Hiroshima
(1995)
Rated: NR Starring: Wesley Addy, Director: Koreyoshi Kurahara, Roger Spottiswoode Video. |
Hiroshima
Maiden (1988)
Rated: NR Starring: Blakely, Tomita, Video. |
Air
War Film Expo Vol. 2
Three rare World War II aviation films in One Video. Running time 1:44. Three rare World War II aviation films made during combat. The Memphis Belle - Fly with the Belles crew on the 25th and final mission, a daring daylight attack on the submarine pens at Wilhelmshaven. A great historical documentary. Color. Target Tokyo - Ronald Reagan narrates. Follow the giant B-29 Superfortress flying from their secret base against stiff flak and fighter opposition to blast the Japanese homeland. Thunderbolt - Ride in the P-47 Thunderbolt as it races up the boot of Italy bombing and strafing vital supply routes. Some of the most spectacular film of the war from the air. Color. |
Warbird
Checkout #8
Running time 1:11 B-29 Bombers Flight Procedures & Combat Crew Functioning. Video. The fastest and mightiest bomber built for World War II. This training film instructs the pilots and crew on the aircraft and its incredible weapons systems. Covers preflight, start of the R3350 engines, take-offs, landings and more. A razor-sharp film with beautiful, in-flight coverage. (B&W, 36 min.) The Last Bomb - By midsummer, 1945, the 21st Bomber Command B-29 Bombers were pounding Japan daily. This rare color film covers the campaign as typified in a single mission. Footage of preparations, take-off, formations, bombing runs and return of more than 500 B-29s from Wings based on Guam, Saipan and Tinian. In addition, exciting footage of P-51 fighter escorts from Iwo Jima attacking Japanese fighters and then strafing ground targets. (B&W, 35 min. |
The
Bomber Group
Weapons at War Video. They filled the skies over Germany during World War II. From high above Vietnam, they rained death and destruction on the jungle below. Their pinpoint accuracy played a vital role in the Gulf War. But do heavy bombers have a place in the military of the future? Bomber Group is a comprehensive look at the history of strategic bombing. Fly along on some of the very first missions in World War I, and see how American general Billy Mitchell revolutionized the tactics and strategies during World War II. Stunning footage from some of the most important bombing raids in history show his theories in action. Military experts detail the technological advances that transformed the lumbering planes into devastating weapons, while former pilots and crew members tell what it was like to fly in classic bombers like the B-17 and B-29 Superfortress. Finally, examine the controversial role of heavy bombers today since cruise missiles can strike targets without risking the lives of airmen, are the days of the mighty, high-flying bomber finished? 50 min. |
Hiroshima-Decision
to Drop the Atomic Bomb.
Video. |
Hiroshima:
Why the Atomic Bomb Was Dropped (1996)
Rated: NR Starring: Peter Jennings, Video. |
Lifting
the Fog - The Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (1992)
Video. |
Hiroshima
Video. Max Von Sydow Subtitled in Spanish |
S-O-P-Unusual-Films-Made-MilitaryNOT S.O.P. Unusual Films Made By The Military DVD Movie S-O-P-Unusual-Films-Made-Military This video contains numerous unusual films made by the military from WWII through the Vietnam War. Includes Bob Hope's visit during WWII to the Unit Jungle Training Center in Hawaii. Behind the scenes with the 313th Super Bomber Band. Disneyesque WWII training film. A 1950s Army talent show featuring Cpl. Ken Barry, who later found fame on TV's "F Troop" and "Mayberry RFD." Checkout day (Geiger Tiger) in the 526th fighter squadron. Launch'em, a "Keystone Kops"-style movie featuring VF-121 and their F-9F Cougar jets aboard USS Hancock in the 1950s. Man From LOX, the film the Navy pulled because it was considered too sexist. Sailor dating tips. Bob Hope and Ann Margaret in Vietnam aboard the USS New Jersey. Run Time: 120 minutes ASIN: B0011LWTQU |
The
Race to Rule the Skies
Air Combat II Video. Before they could be flown to glory they had to be built. From the drawing boards to the prototypes and on into history, here is the story of the race to build the planes of World War II. Japan's early success owed much to the Mitsubishi Zero - it was a technological marvel. But by the end of the war, America's B-29 bombers had all their guns removed - for the "B-29 Superfortress" flew so high no enemy plane could reach it, not even the Zero! Follow the development of some of the great planes of World War II, from Mustangs to Messerschmitts, Spitfires to the "Swallow" jet! See rare footage of early tests, and watch as the original plans are refined for production and the finished product makes its mark on the War. 50 min. |
History
Machine Vol. 4:Hiroshima to C (1995)
Rated: NR Starring: Arthur Schlessinger, Video. |
Above
and Beyond (1952)
Rated: NR Starring: Robert Taylor Director: Melvin Frank Video. |
This is the story of the B-29 Superfortress named Hog Wild which was shot down over North Korea in 1945 after WW2 ended. |
B-29 Superfortress "Hog Wild" flies over North Korea, Search for Korea's Atomic Bomb.
We Need Your Help!
My grandfather was a Captain in WWII Army Air Corp. flying as a bombardier on the B29......I am looking for any pictures or info that might lead me to some history on his unit. The plane that he rode was called the "Man O War" and I need pictures and or info on this plane and is it on display somewhere etc........Captain Edward Sowers was his name. He has been dead for 1 year now and I am curious to find some information about him, he never spoke much about any of it. Any information you could provide would be appreciated. Ty Pingleton Write to the Webmaster |
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