Wings Of World War II
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About the Project
This four-part documentary series unearths the largely untold story of the air war over Greece during World War II (1940-1944). It chronicles the heroic and often unequal struggle of Greek aviators, initially against overwhelming Italian forces and later confronting the might of Nazi Germany. The series highlights critical moments, from the initial defense of Greece and the pivotal Battle of Crete to the continued fight from North Africa.
Through rare photographs, historical documents, flight logs, and medals, this documentary series brings to light the extraordinary bravery and sacrifices made in the skies above Greece.
Credits
Client: COSMOTE TV, COSMOTE History HD
Executive Producers Cosmote: Fay Tsitsipi, Giotta Kalafati
Executive Producer: George Kasdaglis
Director – Editor: Dimitris Chatzimallis
Historical Research & Scriptwriter: Palavouzis Paschalis
Director of Photography & Colorist: Lefteris Kasdaglis
Narration: Dimitris Savvakos
Editorial Supervision & Journalistic Research: Vasilis Lolidis
Camera Operators: Leontaris Giorgos, Lefteris Kasdaglis
Drone Operators: Giannis Georgiadis, Lefteris Kasdaglis, Giorgos Kalogiannakis / MK PHOTO STUDIO – Leros
Original Music Composition: George Xoulogis- Social Productions
Assistant Composers: Mexis Thodoris, Maria Papadopoulou
Art Director: Pantelis Kasdaglis
Motion Graphics Director: Thomas Doukinitsas
Motion Graphics Designer: Sam Melkoumian
Graphic Designer: Kyriakos Elmazis
3D Design / 3D Animation: Tassos Katsikas
Post Production Support: Georgia Vramidou
Accounting Support: George Theodoridis
IT & Solutions Manager: Dimitris Kasdaglis
