About this season
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.
Episodes (5)
1. F-86 Sabre
Aired 21 February 2021 • 45 min
Discover how the F-86 Sabre went from an untested, new aircraft to the deadliest fighter of its time.
2. B-29 Superfortress
Aired 28 February 2021 • 45 min
Follow the B-29's short but impactful career, from ending the war in Japan to bombing airfields during the Korean War.
3. Hawker Hurricane
Aired 7 March 2021 • 45 min
See how the British underdog fighter Hawker Hurricane helped stop the tide of the Axis in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
4. Messerschmitt BF 109
Aired 14 March 2021 • 45 min
Discover the story or the Nazi fighter that was loved by some, hated by others, but recognized by all as revolutionary.
5. B-24 Liberator
Aired 21 March 2021 • 45 min
See how the B-24 was mass-produced at a blistering pace to bring speed, range, and a huge payload to the enemy in WWII.