This episode from the History Channel series chronicles the rise of the jet as the dominant warplane. Its birth dates to the final days of World War II, when the Nazis unveiled their new Messerschmidt fighter, which was powered by jet engines. Fortunately for the Allies, the production of the plane came too late to impact the outcome of that war. The program recounts how American pilots during the Korean War became the first to become aces in fighter jets. Highlights include a detailed look at today's most advanced aircraft ...
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This episode from the History Channel series chronicles the rise of the jet as the dominant warplane. Its birth dates to the final days of World War II, when the Nazis unveiled their new Messerschmidt fighter, which was powered by jet engines. Fortunately for the Allies, the production of the plane came too late to impact the outcome of that war. The program recounts how American pilots during the Korean War became the first to become aces in fighter jets. Highlights include a detailed look at today's most advanced aircraft, interviews with pilots who describe flying these computerized, mach-speed planes, and dramatic combat and training footage. Steve Blackburn, Rovi
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