This special two disc set centers on two of the most celebrated American warplanes of World war II, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber and the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt Fighter-Bomber.  Disc one tells the incredible true story of the B-17 known to its crew as the "Memphis Belle".  Hollywood director, William Wyler created this documentary during the war by following "Belle's" last bombing run over Wilhelms-haven, Germany in 1944.  The crew of the "Memphis Belle" completed their mission despite heavy anti-aircraft fire and swarms of German Fighters, thus becoming the first B-17 crew to complete twenty-five bombing missions in the air war over Europe.  Extra features include: 1) Walkaround - Close-up views of a B-17 and 2) B-17 Vets - Veterans describe a typical mission aboard a B-17.  Disc two brings the viewer the story of the Republic P-47 radial engined Thunderbolt, a high performance fighter-bomber introduced in 1941.  While a credible fighter aircraft, the P-47 especially excelled in the ground attack role and became one of the most enduring and versatile World War II era aircraft platforms.  Republic produced over 15,500 P-47s before the end of the war.  The Thunderbolt logged over two million miles during the war serving in both the European and Pacific combat theaters and was flown by the Air Force for almost a decade after the end ogf the war.  Extra features include: 1) The 362nd Fighter Group - Silent film footage of a P-47 squadron during the latter days of WWII and 2) P-47 Vets - Veterans describe their experiences and the characteristics of the P-47 Thunderbolt.  This is a must see two dvd doumentary film that will appeal to anyone interested in World War II military aviation.  Full screen in black & White and color.  Released in 2007.  Runtime 135 minutes.