Season 1
26 episodes · 1988
2General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark
The story of the fighter that became a bomber. The F-111 set new standards of design, but had to wrestle with adapting high technology.
3Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Defending the U.S. Navy's Aircraft Carriers the F-14 Tomcat has become as well-known for its production deadlines as for the skill of its pilots, whose mettle was tested at the Gulf of Sidra and celebrated in the film "Top Gun".
21Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Roughly twice the weight of other World War II fighters, the Jug's cumbersome appearance belied its speed and firepower. As frontline fighters, escorts for heavy bombers, and fighter-bombers, the sturdy planes saw action in both Europe and the Pacific.
25Douglas A-1 Skyraider
The consummate carrier jet, the A-1 was such a success that the Navy used it for three decades. Air Force engineers considered its design the pinnacle of piston-powered aviation.
26Vought F4U Corsairfinale