Battle for the Skies

Useless for the Purposes of War

Directed by Bruce Vigar
S1 • E1    Oct 9, 1999
The series begins before the First World War when military commanders struggled to understand what uses aviation might have.

Where to Watch Battle for the Skies - S1 • E1

Cast of Useless for the Purposes of War

  • Andrew LambertSelf - Director (Rtd), Defence Studies, JSCSC Bracknell
  • John RossSelf - Royal Flying Corps
  • Jack BruceSelf - Aviation Historian
  • Robert AshbyNarrator
  • Bryan WolfeNarrator
  • Louis BlériotSelf - French Aviator
  • Buffalo Bill CodySelf - American Showman
  • Jan SmutsSelf - South African Statesman
  • Hugh TrenchardSelf - British Air Marshal
  • Manfred von RichthofenSelf - German Flying Ace
  • Bruce VigarDirector / Producer
  • Colin HiggsWriter
  • Richard JonesExecutive Producer
  • Steve ConnorEditor
  • Nick ElboroughEditor

 

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