Victory Through Air Power

Victory Through Air Power

There's a Thrill in the Air!

NR 1943 · 65 min · ★ 5.7 · Animation, War, Documentary

Based on the book by Major Alexander de Seversky's about his theories of the practical uses of long range strategic bombing. Using a combination of animation humorously telling about the development of air warfare, the film shows de Seversky illustrating his ideas of how air power could win World War II for the Allies.

Directed by James Algar · Written by Marc Davis

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