From the first dogfights of World War I to the high tech duels of today those who wage war in the skies are a breed apart. Pushing themselves to the cutting edge of speed and skill, their battleground is among the clouds-where every fight they survive is a victory. Wings of Destruction is the gut retching story of nearly 100 years of air combat. From the first flights of the “Fokker Scourge” in World War I to the current battles over the Middle Eastern deserts, these stories take you into the thick of the battle and offer the viewer rare insight into the minds and hearts of those who dare to fight for the sky.
Wings Of Destruction – Episode 1: Dawn Patrol
2012
Fifty thousand young men of the warring nations went forth to battle among the clouds during World War I. In 1914, no one had ever known and history had…
Wings Of Destruction – Episode 2: Knighthood Of The War
2012
Raoul Lufberry, Quentin Roosevelt, son of ex-President Theodore Roosevelt, Edward Rickenbacker and William Thaw all figured extensively in the news of…
Wings Of Destruction – Episode 3: Eagles
2012
This is the story of the Second World War in the air over Europe from the Blitz to the daylight bombing raids over Germany. It is the story of the great…
Wings Of Destruction – Episode 4: Never So Few
2012
From Pearl Harbor to the Japanese home islands this is the story of the air war in the Pacific. It includes the daring ambush of Yamamota, the remarkable…
Wings Of Destruction – Episode 5: Bandits At Three O’Clock
2012
In November 1945, a British jet fighter the Gloster Meteor set a new official world speed record of 606.25 mph. It was two years later before the sound…
Wings Of Destruction – Episode 6: Rising Sun
2012
"MiG Alley" is the name given by U.S. Air Force pilots to the northwestern portion of North Korea. During the Korean War, it was the site of numerous dogfights…
Wings Of Destruction – Episode 7: Send In The Airforce
2012
When North Korea invaded South Korea June 25, 1950, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) was less than three years old. Prior to September 1947, the USAF was the…
Wings Of Destruction – Episode 8: Sons Of David
2012
This is the story of American aces such as Robert Olds and Randy “Duke” Cunningham and the evolution of America’s air war strategy.
Wings Of Destruction – Episode 9: Wings Over Vietnam
2012
Both sides utilized air power during the Vietnam War, but the United States ruled the skies. The American pilots often were the major factors that turned…
Wings Of Destruction – Episode 10: Flying Leathernecks
2012
The first Marine jet squadron came in November 1947 when VMF-122 fielded the FH Phantom, and later VMF-311 would be the first Marine jet squadron to be…
Wings Of Destruction – Episode 11: Helo Wings
2012
The helicopter's role in combat expanded enormously in this Vietnam as thousands of "choppers" rapidly transported personnel throughout the war zone.
Wings Of Destruction – Episode 12: Any Target, Any Time
2012
The early stages of stealth fighter technology.
Wings Of Destruction – Episode 13: A Line In The Sand
2012
This episode examines the importance of aerial warfare in the Israel and Egyptian conflicts.
Wings Of Destruction – Episode 14: Flash Point
2012
Argentina and Great Britain battle over the Falkland Islands. Much of the conflict took place at sea and in the air.
Wings Of Destruction – Episode 15: The Perfect Plan
2012
Use of SCUD missiles and combatant HIVE's in the Gulf War is examined.