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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.

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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S6, EP1 "AC-130"

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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.

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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 "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, EP5 "Little Bird"

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

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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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