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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.

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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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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S2, EP1 "A-10 Warthog"

The history of the mean and ugly jet aircraft, the A-10 Warthog.

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S4, EP3 "P-51 Mustang"

The fighter plane that helped turn the tide of World War II; the P-51 Mustang.

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S6, EP1 "AC-130"

The massive AC-130 provides unparalleled close air support to U.S. and allied ground troops.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

"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
8 seasons available on demand
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