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Battle History of the Air Force

Season 1, Ep 1: S1 E1 · Struggling Into the Air

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1. S1 E1 · Struggling Into the Air

Fly with the US Air Force through the 20th century and explore its incredible evolution, from the early pioneers to the modern superpower it is today. The 20th century sees rickety box kites turn into supersonic jets with apocalyptic firepower.

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2. S1 E2 · Wings Across the World

A look at the increasingly powerful US Air Force and its range of conflicts across the world during the tense days of the Second World War. Disasters and losses; Jimmy Doolittle changes fighter escort tactics; shuttle bombing; the Tuskegee airmen.

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3. S1 E3 · 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.

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4. S1 E4 · Over the Jungles, Over the Sands

Following the US Air Force to the end of the Vietnam War through to the high-tech power unleashed in the Gulf War and into the 21st century.

Battle History of the Air Force

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1. S1 E1 · Struggling Into the Air

2. S1 E2 · Wings Across the World

3. S1 E3 · Air Wars Hot and Cold

4. S1 E4 · Over the Jungles, Over the Sands

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