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War Heroes of the Skies

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: July 30, 2013
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 6
  • Networks: National Geographic Channel
  • Genres: Documentary

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War Heroes of the Skies(2013)

TMDB Rating: 10.0 (1 votes)

Overview

Through the eyes of the heroes, experience realistic mid-air combat and see revealing interviews with the last surviving WWII veterans in War Heroes Of The Skies. From the WWII aircrew officer who doused a fire on the wing of his aircraft while 20,000 ft in the sky, to the phantom fighter pilot who took out four MiGs over Vietnam in the most celebrated dog fight of the modern era. Presented by Lord Ashcroft, these are all stories of superhuman endurance, selfless courage and heroism beyond the call of duty. Using vintage aircraft such as Spitfires fighters and Lancaster bombers, aerial stunt teams and state-of-the-art camera technology, the series brings to life the exploits of the world's greatest military air heroes. The series features realistic mid-air combat sequences, revealing interviews with the last surviving veterans, rare archive footage and cutting-edge CGI to transport viewers back in time to experience the reality of air combat.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

6 episodes • 2013

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Spitfire VictoryJul 30, 20130.0
2Battle Of BritainAug 6, 20130.0
3Total WarAug 13, 20130.0
4Red TailsSep 3, 20130.0
5Vietnam DogfightAug 27, 20130.0
6Nazi HuntersAug 20, 20130.0

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