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The inside story of how the AH/MH-6 evolved over the decades to become an irreplacable aircraft for the U.S. Military.

Original Air Date: Jun 5, 2022

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S8, EP5 "B-24 Liberator"
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The most-produced bomber in US history, used during World War II by every branch of the American military, as well as by the Royal Air Force.

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"Top Ten WWII"
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"Top Ten WWII"

A countdown of the ten greatest military planes of World War II, including the Japanese Zero, the Nazi ME 109, and the B-29 Superfortress.

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"Top Ten Cold War"
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A countdown of the most influential and impactful military planes of the Cold War, from America's B-2 to the Soviet's MiG-15.

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S8, EP1 "F-86 Sabre"
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S8, EP1 "F-86 Sabre"

The inside story of the F-86 Sabre, one of America's first fighter jets, and its epic battles against the Soviet MiG jet during the Korean War and beyond.

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S9, EP6 "Galaxy"

S9, EP6 "Galaxy"

An inside look at the U.S. Air Force's largest aircraft, the C-5 Galaxy; its most dramatic combat and peacetime missions over the last 50 years.

S9, EP5 "Little Bird"

S9, EP5 "Little Bird"

The inside story of how the AH/MH-6 evolved over the decades to become an irreplacable aircraft for the U.S. Military.

S9, EP4 "P47"

S9, EP4 "P47"

An inside look at the P47 Thunderbolt and the critical role it played in both the European and Pacific Theaters of World War II.

S9, EP3 "F1-11"

S9, EP3 "F1-11"

The history of the F-111 and how the fighter-bomber no one wanted went on to dominate both air and battlefields in the late 20th century.


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"Air Warrriors" puts the spotlight on some of the airplanes that have been used by American forces in combat battles through the years. The program profiles the dedicated pilots and other team members who fly and maintain the aircraft. Rarely seen combat footage and pilots' stories help bring to life the journeys that have been taken by the flying machines, which include a plane-chopper hybrid that saves lives and an attack helicopter that is called the Black Death by America's enemies.
Starring: Dr. Robert S. Hopkins
Original Air Date: Oct 19, 2014
Genres: DocuseriesTV Series
Rating: TVPG
Playback: HD
10 seasons available on demand
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