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Air Warriors
S01E01 - F-15 Eagle
Meet the undisputed king of winged fighters, the F-15 Eagle. For decades, it's been the U.S. Air Force's weapon of choice when there's any real chance of air-to-air combat, with an undefeated record since its first combat kill in 1979. the F-15 is considered one of the most reliable aircrafts in aviation history. Designed to take on the mighty MiG-25 of the Soviet Union, the F-15 has enabled the West to dominate the skies the world over. Such is the success of this ferocious fighter jet that it is still being commissioned over its modern successor, the F-22 Raptor. With the F-15 expected be above our heads until 2025 this is a unique opportunity to understand the makeup and history of this truly lethal dog-fighter
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With its long-distance range and highflying dogfighting abilities, the P-51 Mustang was designed to dominate the skies and help end World War II. And it did. Take flight on an aircraft that symbolized the power and romance of the fighter, a plane that continues to stun and amaze today. We track the history of this nimble, robust Air Warrior, from its international origins to the challenges it overcame in the battle for air superiority over Europe, captured through compelling firsthand testimony and rarely seen combat footage.
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They are the high-flying pride of the U.S. military, one-of-a-kind warriors that, over the decades, collectively revolutionized aerial warfare. Through rare, archival footage and compelling testimonies, meet the men and women who fly and maintain these Air Warriors and see how they've overcome incredible obstacles to rule the sky.