This opening episodes traces the development and the wonders of air power, from its pioneers to its many uses and achievements.

Follow the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt's response, and the successes of the Flying Tigers and Col. Doolittle's forces.

With the Axis partners winning the war, the U.S. doubles down on an air industry to swing the final victory to the Allies.

Observe the bloody seesaw battles of North Africa and the efforts against enemy subs at Casablanca.

This episode shows cadet training and officer selection, the capitulation of Pantelleria, and the bombings done on Regensburg and Schweinfurt.

The Japanese struggle against forces on land & at sea, and the Air Force attacks German shipyards & aircraft, hitting targets with maximum results.