Seasons & Episodes
F-15
Get an inside look at the USAF's go-to fighter jet, the F-15 Eagle, and discover the secrets of its unprecedented succes
Apache
Hop aboard the AH-64 Apache, one of the most heavily fortified and well-armed helicopters ever built.
Osprey
Follow the journey of the U.S. Marine's V-22 Osprey, from early failures to war and humanitarian mission triumphs.
A-10 Warthog
The A-10 Thunderbolt II was made for durability and power. With seeming indestructibility, it can eliminate armored vehi
Prowler/Growler
Tomorrow's wars will be won and lost using electronic warfare aircraft, and the U.S. is counting on two warplanes to win
Black Hawk
For decades, the Black Hawk has played a role in nearly every American conflict and is used all over the globe. But how
C-17
Take flight on the plane that revolutionized the U.S. Air Force's transport program: the C-17.
Drones
Drones have evolved to fly higher, longer, and more covertly than any manned airplane ever has.
Chinook
It looks like a lumbering giant but the CH-47 Chinook is fast, agile, and has been the Army's go-to chopper for decades.
F-16
It's fast, it's acrobatic, and it's built to get in your face before you even know it's there. The F-16 Fighting Falcon
B-52
The B-52 Stratofortress is affectionately known as the B.U.F.F., or Big, Ugly, Fat Fellow. Whatever you call it, the B-5
P-51 Mustang
With its long-distance range and highflying dogfighting abilities, the P-51 Mustang was designed to dominate the skies a
Harrier
It's sleek, powerful, fast, and innovative, with the grace of a chopper and the knockout punch of a fighter jet. The Har
KC-135 Stratotanker
Quite simply, the KC-135 Stratotanker is the backbone of American air power. This aerial refueler has allowed America's
U-2 Dragon Lady
Over the last half century, the U-2 Dragon Lady has become one of the most reliable aerial reconnaissance platforms in t
AC-130
Take the versatile design of the storied C-130 Hercules transport model, add a lethal number of miniguns, cannons and ho
F6F Hellcat
It is the aircraft that secured victory for the Allies during World War II. It is a custom-built fighter plane, designed
F-4 Phantom
The McDonnell F-4 Phantom II – otherwise known as the Bent Wing Wonder, Old Smokey, Rhino, Elephant, Double Ugly, and
F-22 Raptor
It is supposed to be the jet for the 21st century—a combination of super-cruise, supermanueverability, sensor fusion a
OV-10 Bronco
The OV-10 Bronco is the Swiss Army Knife of military aviation, faster than a helicopter, more maneuverable than a jet, a
MiG
When the Soviet-built MiG-15 first screamed over the battlegrounds of the Korean War, America is horrified at what this
P-38 Lightning
It was one of the most unique and deadly warplanes of World War II, with devastating agility and unmatched speeds of ove
Spitfire
The Supermarine Spitfire is one of the greatest air-to-air fighters in history, entering into combat over the skies of D
Zero
The Japanese's A6M Zero was the most feared airplane at the beginning of World War II, designed to cause death and destr
Top Dogfighters
Witness some of the most spectacular battles in the air, from World War II to Vietnam to Desert Storm. We celebrate both
Top Choppers
Meet America's top choppers--the Apache, Black Hawk, Chinook, and Osprey--and see what makes each so unique.
Top Gunships
Discover the stories of gunship triumphs in Iraq and Afghanistan, told by the brave pilots who flew the missions.
F-18
The F-18 Super Hornet is the backbone of the US Navy aircraft carrier strike force, and is flown by the Royal Australian
F-86 Sabre
Discover how the F-86 Sabre went from an untested, new aircraft to the deadliest fighter of its time.
B-29 Superfortress
Follow the B-29's short but impactful career, from ending the war in Japan to bombing airfields during the Korean War.
Hawker Hurricane
See how the British underdog fighter Hawker Hurricane helped stop the tide of the Axis in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Messerschmitt BF 109
Discover the story or the Nazi fighter that was loved by some, hated by others, but recognized by all as revolutionary.
B-24 Liberator
See how the B-24 was mass-produced at a blistering pace to bring speed, range, and a huge payload to the enemy in WWII.
Top Ten WWII
Inside stories of the most iconic military aircraft from WWII.
Top Ten Cold War
Inside stories of the most iconic military aircraft from the Cold War.
Top Ten 21st Century
Inside stories of the most iconic military aircraft of the 21st century.
Lancaster
Learn how the British bomber Lancaster brought distinct power and strength against Nazi Germany and was pivotal to the A
Tornado
Dive deep into the evolution and operational history of the Cold War-era Panavia Tornado bomber, developed collaborative
F-111
Learn the history of the F-111 bomber jet, a Vietnam-era flop that turned that turned into an essential piece of U.S. mi
P-47
Learn how the P-47 Thunderbolt fighter jet played a pivotal role in carrying the Allies to victory in World War II and t
Little Bird
Go inside the cockpit of the nimble Little Bird, a small but mighty attack helicopter on the front lines of many U.S. mi
Galaxy
Lockheed's C-5 Galaxy transport aircraft stands out for its massive size and aid provided to the American military durin
F-14 Tomcat
The F-14 Tomcat fighter jet hit the big screen in 1986's "Top Gun" and flew in major military conflicts like the Gulf of
PBY Catalina
The stealthy PBY Catalina, an amphibious combat aircraft designed to patrol the seas and skies, has been an asset to mil
B-17 Flying Fortress
In World War II, the Women Air Force Service Pilots organization transported B-17 Flying Fortresses, which went to deliv
De Haviland Mosquito
The story of the de Havilland Mosquito, the wooden RAF aircraft that acted as a bomber, fighter, and reconnaissance plan
F-100 Super Sabre
Despite its early reputation for being unsafe, engineers evolved the F-100 Super Sabre into a supersonic powerhouse and
B-1 Lancer
Military experts and veterans discuss the history of the Rockwell B-1 Lancer, first conceived as a nuclear bomber during
Hawker Hunter
The inside story of Britain's flagship super jet of the Cold War era, the Hawker Hunter, and its most thrilling flights
C-47 Skytrain
Originally designed as a civilian passenger airliner, the C-47 becomes a durable military workhorse, delivering paratroo
Stuka Dive Bomber
Aviation historians and veterans detail how the high-speed dives and pinpoint accuracy of the Ju-87 Stukas became a Nazi
AH-1 Cobra
Experts discuss the history of the AH-1 Cobra, an agile attack helicopter designed for combat in the Vietnam War and lat
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