Scenes from WWII show what the Second World War looked like in different cities and countries around the world. | National Geographic TV

Integrating more than 1,000 hours of rare archival footage and photos and the airmen’s own words, Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force takes viewers back to the pivotal moments when the Mighty Eighth shifted the Allies fate in World War II. Watch tonight at 9/8c. | National Geographic TV

He went out for a beer in London, and his life changed forever. Hear about the true story of Gabreski and his fellow airmen known as the Mighty Eighth Airforce, during our VE Weekend Celebrations on National Geographic UK, and join us as we toast the heroes of World War II on Friday at 3pm. | National Geographic UK