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6. Galaxy
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The C-5 Galaxy is the biggest plane the U.S. Air Force has ever built, with a maximum takeoff weight of 840,000 pounds—heavier than the Statue of Liberty! Fifty years after it was born as an oversized, unproven tool of war, the Galaxy has projected U.S. military might around the globe, transporting choppers, tanks, and thousands of troops everywhere and anywhere they need to be. Through rare combat footage and accounts from the pilots who flew it, we look back at this massive bird's history, evolution, and greatest missions over the decades.
5. Little Bird
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In an Armed Forces packed with the world's biggest and toughest aircraft, the "Little Bird" has proven over the decades that sometimes, size doesn't matter. From rotor tip to tip, it stretches just 27 feet, but it's become the military's aircraft of choice for any "mission impossible," thanks to its firepower and its ability to land in places no other helicopter can (or should). Discover how this small scout helicopter evolved from jungle missions in Vietnam to become a key weapon in the continuing U.S. war against terror.
4. P-47
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Twice the weight of a British Spitfire, the P-47 Thunderbolt was America's new breed of fighter to tackle the Luftwaffe. Rushed into service, this seven-ton beast overcame its imperfect design to deliver deadly blows to the enemy in every theater where it fought, in the air and on the ground. Through rarely seen World War II combat footage and firsthand accounts, we examine the combat capabilities and the operations of this premier aircraft and meet the tough pilots who flew it, including the pioneering Tuskegee Airmen.
3. F-111
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The fighter-bomber F-111 began as a bust in Vietnam but evolved into one of the meanest, roughest, and toughest aircraft in the Middle East and beyond. In this episode we examine the largest and heaviest fighter in the U.S. inventory, from the design that earned it the name "The Aardvark" to the last-ditch overhaul that saved it from the scrapheap. Firsthand pilot tales of air combat missions and rare war footage show how the F-111 rose from the ashes to become a vital cog in the U.S. military machine for decades.
2. Tornado
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Born in the Cold War to meet the combined needs of three different European countries, The Panavia Tornado is a shape-shifting force of nature. Over nearly 50 years of service, this long-lived fighter-bomber has evolved from a nuclear-armed brute, built for low-level bombing missions against Soviet forces, to a 21st century precision strike aircraft that’s still in service today. Through rare combat footage and interviews with the Tornado’s male and female pilots, we follow this trusted Air Warrior on its most thrilling operations.
1. F-14 Tomcat
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[EPG Series] Inside stories of the most iconic military aircraft of the last 60+ years.
