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The Air Force from the first planes in 1907 to its influential presence in every conflict since.
"Struggling Into the Air"
The 20th century sees rickety box kites turn into supersonic jets with apocalyptic firepower.
"Wings Across the World"
Disasters and losses; Jimmy Doolittle changes fighter escort tactics; shuttle bombing; the Tuskegee Airmen.
"Air Wars Hot and Cold"
World War II's end; the Berlin Air Lift; the Strategic Air Command; the Korean War; the Cold War; the missile race; the doctrine of mutual destruction; the Cuban Missile Crisis.
"Over the Jungles, Over the Sands"
The Vietnam War; Desert Storm; the Balkans; the second Gulf War.
The Air Force from the first planes in 1907 to its influential presence in every conflict since.
Original Air Date: Sep 5, 2003
Rating: TVPG
Playback: HD
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