Aviation And History

Experience rare, restored, and colorized historical footage of Allied forces pushing inland into Normandy just three days after D-Day. Witness the immense preparation and bravery of the troops who paid the price for Europe's liberation.

Before the devastating morning of December 7, 1941, the foundations of global conflict were methodically laid across three continents. This restored and colorized archival footage traces the rise of authoritarian empires and the decade that broke the world.

Witness the sheer scale of the Allied invasion of Europe, brought to life through beautifully restored archival color footage. Experience World War II history like never before!

WWII Kamikazes & N**i Smart Bombs (Restored Archives)

Discover the fanatical kamikaze strikes of WWII and the Fritz X smart bomb. This high-impact, restored archival clip shows the evolution of aerial combat in the Pacific War.

Experience the tense preparation and crossing of Operation Overlord through meticulously restored and colorized 16mm archival footage. Step directly into the boots of the combat photographers who captured the Normandy invasion.

Three US Navy flying boats set off to make history. Two are disabled. Only one remains. This is the thrilling story of the first transatlantic flight attempt in 1919!

Watch rare historical footage of the Lockheed 286 performing mind-boggling aerobatics—including loops, rolls, and complete inverted flight.

What Happened When the V-1 Hit London

Discover the devastating impact of the V-1 flying bomb during the 80-day siege of London.
Explore the intricate defense networks mobilized against this unmanned threat in our latest
restored documentary.

The Battle of the Bulge in Dead Winter

Relive the brutal reality of the Battle of the Bulge through captured German footage.
See the desperate defense of Belgium.

Eric Winkle Brown on the De Havilland Vampire

The de Havilland Vampire was a clever early jet, built around a single Goblin turbojet in a compact central nacelle, with twin tail booms and a short exhaust to reduce thrust losses. Its light structure, clean handling and four 20mm Hispano cannon made it practical and adaptable. Eric “Winkle” Brown proved its naval potential on 3 December 1945, when he made the first carrier landing and take-off by a pure jet aircraft aboard HMS Ocean. He later flew Sea Vampires in flexible-deck trials, showing the same precision, nerve and technical judgement that defined his career.