The Lt. Col. Jack Bradley Collection, no. 3 - The Fight for the Sky

Duration: 0:19:54

Year Published: 1945

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: The World War II, US propaganda, film “The Fight for the Sky” was produced by the American Army Air Forces to pay tribute to the actions of the United States Air Force in the Battle of Europe. The film details the Allied Forces air strategy, specifically the way in which fighter planes accompanied bombers, and the tactics which eventually overwhelmed the Luftwaffe. The film is primarily made up of footage captured on gun cameras, with many images of Luftwaffe planes and other targets being destroyed. Of note, the film is narrated by Ronald Reagan.This film came to TAMI as part of Lt. Col. Jack Bradley’s personal collection.