Wings of War
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Season 1
10 episodes
- 1. BombersThe impact on aerial combat of bombers of the 1940s and 1950s, from the bouncing bomb used in the Dambusters' mission to the B-52's first flight.GCC43minJan 1, 2018
- 2. Bandits, Secrets & SpiesWith the raising of the Iron Curtain, intelligence from within the Soviet Union was hard to come by. This programme examines how high-altitude spy planes overcame the problem.GCC43minJan 8, 2018
- 3. Fight for the SkiesIn the early 20th century, an arms race to develop military airplanes occurred. With the advent of the First World War, the British and Germans experimented with air combat.GCC43minJan 15, 2018
- 4. Battle of BritainHundreds of German and Allied planes fought for domination of the skies over southern England. This programme reveals the extent to which did first major air battle changed the course of the Second World War.GCC43minJan 22, 2018
- 5. Jet EnginesThe development of the jet engine was a huge advancement that dramatically increased the speed and altitude at which airplanes flew. This programme examines how it changed air combat.GCC41minJan 29, 2018
- 6. Naval AviationWe take a deep dive in the naval aviation, and the the basic of naval warfare based on aircraft carriers.GCC43minFeb 5, 2018
- 7. Battle of MidwayWe look closer on the aircrafts that were central to one of the most decisive battles of the Pacific War, the Battle of MidwayGCC42minFeb 12, 2018
- 8. Crisis OperationsWe look at secret missions and airborne operationsGCC43minFeb 19, 2018
- 9. The HelicoptersPossibly the most critical asset on a battlefield are helicopters, considered the backbone of the military. This programme reveals how they help on both land and sea.GCC42minFeb 26, 2018
- 10. Top Guns & TankbustersThe ultimate fighter plane, the F-22 Raptor, is a supersonic aircraft that dominates American airspace. What makes this plane the ideal superiority fighter?GCC43minMar 5, 2018
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