✈️ Landing soon: A marathon of episodes all about the Second World War. This clip from The Pacific War in Color: Island Hopping features the inspiring story of female WWII pilots. For more vintage footage from this time period, tune in today. Back-to-back episodes of The Pacific War in Color start at 2PM. http://bit.ly/2PPbkPG | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

Take an unprecedented look at a military conflict unlike any that came before it. Watch The Pacific War in Color, airing Tuesdays at 10. Tonight, witness the first steps of the long, bloody, uphill battle for the Pacific. http://bit.ly/2CyueDE | Smithsonian Channel

Clear WW2 footage of Japanese planes being shot down over the Pacific. It comes so unreal to be able to watch this now. During World War II, the Pacific theater was a major battleground between the Allied forces, primarily the United States, and the Axis powers, mainly Japan. There is indeed historical footage that captures moments of intense aerial combat over the Pacific, showcasing the courage and skill of pilots from both sides. This footage is significant as it documents the challenges and