Battle for the Skies (2011) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Battle for the Skies online in HD.
Battle for the Skies — Storyline
The definitive film history of the RAF and one of the most visually stunning aviation series ever made.
Using hours of totally unique and previously unavailable and lost archive film, exclusive air-to-air sequences and dozens of interviews with veterans, Battle For The Skies now covers everything from the early days of the Air Battalion right up to 2007.
Cast & Crew
Battle for the Skies — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2011-09-13 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Status | Ended |
Battle for the Skies — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Useless for the Purposes of War (2011-09-13) — The series begins before the First World War when military commanders struggled to understand what uses aviation might have. The Wright Brothers had been the first to fly a powered
- E2: Under Distant Skies (2011-09-13) — The 1920s and 30s were uncertain times for the RAF as well as all other armed services. With peace came cuts in spending on new aircraft development. The RAF found a useful role ‘p
- E3: A Vicious Sting (2011-09-13) — By the end of the war the RAF had aircraft that could escort bombers to targets deep inside Germany and back. With the Gloster Meteor, the RAF had also entered the ‘Jet Age’. Aircr
- E4: Strike Hard, Strike Sure (2011-09-13) — By the end of the First World War the RAF had bombers that could fly to Berlin and back. For the first time in a thousand years British civilians found themselves under direct atta
- E5: By Air, By Sea (2011-09-13) — The RAF’s maritime role is often overlooked. Between the wars the RAF operated elegant flying boats to patrol the far flung corners of the Empire. During the Second World War, air
- E6: Supplies from the Skies (2011-09-13) — After the war, RAF transports helped keep Berliners alive during the Soviet blockade of the city in 1948/49. As well as flying round-the-clock operations into the airport, Sunderla
- E7: The Sky's the Limit (2011-09-13) — In this programme we bring the RAF story into the modern era. Another aircraft to have extended the RAF’s capabilities is the C130 Hercules. This aircraft has proved its capabiliti
- E8: Spitfire (2011-09-13) — The story of the Spitfire, including action footage, pilots' accounts and expert commentary
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Battle for the Skies have? 1 season(s) with 8 episodes.
Where can I watch Battle for the Skies? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
