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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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P-38 Lightning
P-38 Lightning
Witness some of the most spectacular battles in the air, from World War II to Vietnam to Desert Storm. We celebrate both the remarkable aircraft involved, including the F-15 Eagle, the F-4 Phantom, the F6F Hellcat, and the P-38 Lightning, and give firsthand accounts from some of the bold fighter pilots who looked death in the face and won.
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Spitfire
Meet America's top choppers--the Apache, Black Hawk, Chinook, and Osprey--and see what makes each so unique.
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Discover the stories of gunship triumphs in Iraq and Afghanistan, told by the brave pilots who flew the missions.
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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.