75 TH ANNIVERSARY: D-DAY

75TH ANNIVERSARY:

D-DAY

2019

? HD ? 2K ? 4K ?

AVIATION & WORLD WAR

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DOCUMENTARIES AVIATION

FLYING DREAMS: WOMEN AIRFORCE PILOTS OF WWII - NEW

1 x 52' HD 25,000 women volunteered to become WASP, handling fighters and the heaviest bombers, but were quietly disbanded in 1944. There were no honours and few thank you's. Their contributions to WWII were hidden for decades, but they fought for recognition 66 years later. This film blends WASP interviews and footage of restored WWII aircrafts with archive to inspire viewers with their remarkable true story.

THE LANCASTER AT WAR

1 x 47' HD The Avro Lancaster has been described as the outstanding bomber of World War II. When Hitler's armies had spread the Nazi creed and empire across occupied Europe, the heavy bombers were the only means of carrying the offence to the Nazi heartland. This best-seller documents the Lancaster's history, from the destruction of Hamburg to the life saving missions throughout the occupied territory.

NANCY CORRIGAN: SKY BLAZER

1 x 52 HD' At 19, Nancy took flying lessons. In 1932 she broke a solo flight world record and hit the headlines. The film includes unique footage of Nancy competing in air races, before she was headhunted to Kansas University as the first woman to head their aviation department. Across her career, Nancy got nearly every aviation certificate.

THE LAST OF THE FEW

1 x 47' The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight prepares for its 50th commemorative flight with a thrilling display. As Spitfires, Lancasters and Hurricanes undergo maintenance, new footage, archive and interviews with personnel of the Memorial Flight reveal their passion for the planes, while veterans describe the reality of battle. Shown in the UK, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Australia and Poland.

SPITFIRE: BIRTH OF A LEGEND

1 x 47'

To this day, the Spitfire remains in our minds as the fighter aircraft that saved Britain from invasion and defeat. Spitfire tells the story of this legendary aircraft that became the symbol of Britain's determination to fight on to victory. Airing in France, Canada, Australia and UK, Israel, USA, Czech Republic and Poland.

PLUS: Classic Fighter (1 x 58') available

DOCUMENTARIES AVIATION

SKYDANCERS: QUEENS OF THE SKY - NEW

1 x 50' HD

Airing on Red Bull and Netflix, this beautifully shot documentary follows eight female pilots, as they entered the toughest aerobatic competition on the planet - the 27th World Aerobatics Champtionship. Often called `Skydancers', they rivaled renowned male pilots as they headed into the clouds to pursue their dreams, each considered groundbreaking pioneers in aviation and extreme sports.

RESTORATION:

BRISTOL SCOUT: REBUILDING HISTORY

1 x 52' HD A 14-year journey of discovery and reconstruction that begins with two grandsons finding aviation artefacts and rebuilding the Bristol Scout aircraft, to the original specifications, seeking the original plans, using old techniques of construction. Discover how early aviators learned the art of flying as they take to the air over the battle grounds of Greece, where their grandfather served. Airing on Foxtel.

GAINING ALTITUDE: THE MOSQUITO REBORN

1 x 60' / 1 x 90' HD

The incredible story of a dedicated team who restore a plane that hasn't flown in 50 years. The Mosquito achieved legendary status in 1940, when it became the fastest aircraft on the planet and a crucial tool in winning WWII. But due to its wooden construction, nearly all have decayed - it's now one of the rarest planes in the world. Airs on Canal + Poland, Foxtel and DR TV.

D-DAY: 75TH ANNIVERSARY

THAT'S ALL, BROTHER - NEW

3 x 52' / 1 x 90' HD / 4K

On June 5th, 1944, a C-47 paratrooper nicknamed That's All, Brother left England to drop Allied men into Normandy. Despite surviving dozens more missions, post war she disappeared. The leader of the invasion armada was either destroyed in Europe, shipped home and broken for parts, or melted. A chance discovery in 2015 led a race to save the aircraft, after standing forgotten in a scrapyard for decades.

3 years in production, trace the incredible story of a US icon, it's reconstruction & mission to honour America's fallen. Brother now faces a final battle. Can she really be restored? Will a fragile 75 year old aircraft fly again, survive a gruelling Atlantic crossing, and fulfil an ambition to fly over Normandy on the 75th D-Day Anniversary?

PLUS: Driving to D-Day (1 x 52') - page 5

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FUNDED BY: UK, Australia

DOCUMENTARIES WAR STORIES

AGFA 1939: JOURNEY INTO WAR

1 x 52' HD A young Polish filmmaker decides to explore the depths of his family history when he finds 120 photographs and 2 reels of Agfa 16mm film. The photographs document a striking perspective of WWII, however, they're considered taboo in his family as his grandfather served in the Wehrmacht ? a treacherous thing in the eyes of his fellow countrymen, leading to uncomfortable and distressing questions.

CHARLOTTE: A ROYAL AT WAR

1 x 52' / 1 x 98' / 2 x 49' The remarkable untold story of the Royal propagandist in pearls who inspired a nation through the power of radio, reaching her people in their darkest hour. This is the true account of Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg and her government's pursuit of freedom for their country, against the brutal occupation by Hitler's Third Reich. Airs on Foxtel, Discovery, PBS, Viasat and more.

ELLY & HENRY

1 x 52' / 1 x 72' HD 1939: Elly Glass, a Viennese woman, travelled to Berlin to free her Jewish husband from Buchenwald. At just 23 years old, she had him freed by a senior Gestapo officer within 10 days. These are the designers that brought us from the 20th century and into the 21st. This is their story ? a portrait of a pioneering inventor and the woman who made everything possible throughout their 66 years together.

FOR MILITARY MERIT - NEW

1 x 60' HD

After September 11th 2001, America found itself at war again, fighting an enemy often unseen, and with scant regard for the `rules' of war, or the Geneva Conventions. Troops returned from battle with wounds of a nature unseen since Vietnam. The soldiers have disabilities to tackle but they travel to treatments via a public transit system hostile to their conditions. At their rescue are the heroes of a volunteer group, the Veterans Airlift Command: pilots flying their own aircraft, at their cost. Dramatic footage with veteran stories make this emotional viewing of two types of hero.

WARWICK DAVIS & THE SEVEN DWARFS OF AUSCHWITZ

1 x 47' HD Aired on ITV and Smithsonian, actor Warwick Davis leads a grim story. Under the Nazi regime the fairytale Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was mutated into anti-Semitic propaganda. But while Hitler was happy to use the Seven Dwarfs to further his goals, his fascination with the Ovitz family was more sinister... This story charts us through inspirational territory, dark fairy tales and human endurance.

DOCUMENTARIES WORLD WAR

BRAND NEW:

ASHCAN: THE SECRET PRISON - NEW

1 x 52' / 1 x 90' HD This is the untold story of events in Luxembourg 1945. Placed under US authority, top Nazi leaders such as G?ring, D?nitz and Keitel were detained. Without using force or torture, a handful of US officers obtained extraordinary information from some of the worst war criminals in history. With a 1 million budget for this film, the National Theatre of Luxembourg has produced the world's first original play based on the unknown documents being revealed for the first time. In a brand new way, we use these papers with expert contributions, re-enactments from the play itself and interviews with the actors `as' their characters to tell the story of the world's most secret prison.

FORGIVE - DON'T FORGET - NEW

1 x 52' HD At its core, this is the connection between cultures and the importance of remembrance. This is the personal journey of Paul Ufema, who is attempting to return a family heirloom to it's rightful owner. After WWII, Paul's grandfather brought back the surrendered sword of a Japanese naval officer - it remained in the family for 70 years. He often wondered who the original owner was and what would happen if the sword went back to Japan. Would the owner or his family members want it back? What would it mean to them? With nothing more than a faded wooden name tag as a starting point, Paul embarks on an adventure across the world and into a fascinating cultural heritage.

BEST-SELLERS:

13 HOURS THAT SAVED BRITAIN

1 x 47' HD 13 Hours That Saved Britain explores the events of a single day, 15th September 1940 ? the day Churchill described as the `crux of the battle', a day that is now celebrated as Battle of Britain Day. Dramatic colour film footage of aerial combat combined with contemporary interviews will illustrate that the events of seventy years ago still resonate with a new generation. Airing on Foxtel, History, DR TV and more.

WAR ABOVE THE TRENCHES - NEW

1 x 90' / 2 x 52' HD / 4K Co-produced with UKTV and RMC Decouverte, this high-end film comes from accomplished History producers ASA - the story of the Royal Flying Corps struggle for air superiority over the Western Front in WWI. Adapted from 'Bloody April by historian Peter Hart, explore dogfights, aerial reconnaissance and bombing missions through the eyes of the men in the air and in the trenches. Also airing on ZDF.

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