Air Warriors

Air Warriors

S05E01 - 1

18.7. 08:35
Spektrum
60 minutes
2017
Crime / Drama / Mysterious / Thriller

It's sleek, powerful, fast, and innovative, with the grace of a chopper and the knockout punch of a fighter jet. The Harrier is the world's most famous short takeoff/vertical landing jet and the Marines' go-to aircraft for close-air support. But despite all of its amazing capabilities, the Harrier has sparked controversy over the years and has been forced to prove itself time and time again. Discover its remarkable story, as told by the men and women who maintain, fly, and fight with this icon of aviation.

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17.10. 05:05, Spektrum, 55 minutes

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Over the last half century, the U-2 Dragon Lady has become one of the most reliable aerial reconnaissance platforms in the sky today. But its history has been turbulent, marked by Cold War scandals that sent relations with the Soviet Union into a nosedive. This spy plane was so secret, it was commissioned not by the Air Force, but by the CIA. See how this plane and its pilots have been pushed to the limit in order to stay off of enemy radar and save the lives of soldiers around the world.

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About show

Czech, Hungarian Czech
2017
Crime / Drama / Mysterious / Thriller

They are the high-flying pride of the U.S. military, one-of-a-kind warriors that, over the decades, collectively revolutionized aerial warfare. Through rare, archival footage and compelling testimonies, meet the men and women who fly and maintain these Air Warriors and see how they've overcome incredible obstacles to rule the sky.

Creators

John Strickland, Jed Mercurio

Cast

Stephen Graham, Adrian Dunbar, Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, Rochenda Sandall, Sian Reese-Williams, Maya Sondhi