Episodes
1. S1 E1 · Struggling Into the Air
September 5, 2003
42 min
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.
2. S1 E2 · Wings Across the World
September 6, 2003
42 min
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.
3. S1 E3 · Air Wars Hot and Cold
September 13, 2003
42 min
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.