Air Warriors

Air Warriors

S04E03 - 3

12.9. 14:10
Spektrum
65 minutes
2015

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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S08E01

F-86 Sabre

7.1. 00:00, Spektrum, 45 minutes

F-86 Sabre

Discover how the F-86 Sabre went from an untested, new aircraft to the deadliest fighter of its time.

S08E02

B-29 Superfortress

8.1. 00:00, Spektrum, 45 minutes

B-29 Superfortress

Follow the B-29's short but impactful career, from ending the war in Japan to bombing airfields during the Korean War.

S08E03

Hawker Hurricane

9.1. 00:00, Spektrum, 45 minutes

Hawker Hurricane

See how the British underdog fighter Hawker Hurricane helped stop the tide of the Axis in Europe, Africa, and Asia.

S08E04

Messerschmitt BF 109

10.1. 00:00, Spektrum, 45 minutes

Messerschmitt BF 109

Discover the story or the Nazi fighter that was loved by some, hated by others, but recognized by all as revolutionary.

S08E05

B-24 Liberator

11.1. 00:00, Spektrum, 45 minutes

B-24 Liberator

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About show

Czech, Hungarian
2015

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.