The arrival in Britain of the aircraft and crews of the US air force the largest air force in the world - had a profound effect on the military and social history of World War Two. Presented by renowned actor Michael Brandon, this revealing documentary provides a powerful record of a momentous period in American and British history. The memories and experiences of the local population and surviving US airmen provide the key to understanding the courage of men plucked from home and plunged into the terror of combat in the air.
