Hellman Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 I think my last post got deleted.... anyways.... I just watched this intriguing Documentary on PBS. A must see for history buffs Program Description During World War II, Hitler's scientists developed terrifying new weapons of mass destruction. Alarmed by rumors of advanced rockets and missiles, Allied intelligence recruited a team of brilliant minds from British universities and Hollywood studios to a country house near London. Here, they secretly pored over millions of air photos shot at great risk over German territory by specially converted, high-flying Spitfires. Peering at the photos through 3D stereoscopes, the team spotted telltale clues that revealed hidden Nazi rocket bases. The photos led to devastating Allied bombing raids that dealt crucial setbacks to the German rocket program and helped ensure the success of the D-Day landings. With 3D graphics that recreate exactly what the photo spies saw, NOVA tells the suspenseful, previously untold story of air photo intelligence that played a vital role in defeating the Nazis. If you are not region restricted you can watch it here. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/military/spies-3d.html Quote
UK_Widowmaker Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Cant watch it here sadly...But I actually met one of those Boffins!...He was a friend of my Dad Quote
Hellman Posted January 20, 2012 Author Posted January 20, 2012 Cant watch it here sadly...But I actually met one of those Boffins!...He was a friend of my Dad They interviewed some of the (PI) Photo Intellegence Readers as well as one of the pilots who flew the extremely dangerous recon missions. Some photos were taken at only 100 ft. It was a most interesting doc. I hope you can find a way to view it. Here's a preview on youtube: Its PBS Nova. Its a non-profit educational station so it might be easier to come across. I caught the show on TV as even in Canada i'm region restricted as well to watch it on the web. If you search google for "Nova 3D Spies of WWII" I'm sure you will come across a way to watch it. Quote
Hellman Posted January 20, 2012 Author Posted January 20, 2012 Who isn't restricted? The USofA as they have the broadcast rights. Its a joint Canada/US station but I still can't view it online. I was lucky to catch it on the TV last night. I used to be able to watch NOVA online but i guess this dang SOPA/PIPA business is causing havoc. Quote
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