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Considered the deadliest fighter of WWII, Germany's Me-109s were feared by Allied bombers and fighters alike; 109s fought Spitfires in the Battle of Britain and alongside Rommel in North Africa.

Considered the deadliest fighter of WWII, Germany's Me-109s were feared by Allied bombers and fighters alike; 109s fought Spitfires in the Battle of Britain and alongside Rommel in North Africa.

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S6, EP6 "MiG"

The history of the Russian MiG, American air power's fiercest rival for more than 50 years.

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S8, EP4 "Messerschmitt BF 109"

Considered the deadliest fighter of WWII, Germany's Me-109s were feared by Allied bombers and fighters alike; 109s fought Spitfires in the Battle of Britain and alongside Rommel in North Africa.

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S9, EP5 "B-24 Liberator"

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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S10, EP2 "PBY Catalina"

A look at the amphibious aircraft and the many roles it served during WWII, from patrol bomber to search-and-rescue aircraft.

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S10, EP8 "C-47 Skytrain"

A look at how the C-47 evolved from passenger plane to a transport aircraft and flying hospital in WWII and years later as a gunship in Vietnam.

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S10, EP6 "B-1 Lancer"

The history of the B-1 Lancer reveals how the Cold War bomber evolved to become one of America's most effective military aircraft.

"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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