Weapons at War: Bombers

This episode from the History Channel series chronicles the use of planes as bombers, from World War I biplanes to the modern, high-tech B1-B. The program notes that while the first aerial bombing involved the pilot throwing grenades onto the enemy from his open cockpit, modern strategic bombers accurately deliver multi-ton payloads while flying miles above the target. Highlights include footage of the B-17 and B-29 in combat during World War II, as well as interviews with veteran pilots from that war and the pilots of modern computerized jet bombers.