Explore the universal drama of war: why leaders and soldiers pick up arms to fight, the technologies that have determined outcomes, the tragedies and triumphs of history’s great battles.

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Cruising in the attack aircraft that was the US infantry's best friend in Vietnam.

History's Greatest Aircraft

A-1 Skyraider

Scoping out a forgotten bomber; its most daring raid and its cool afterlife.

B-25 Mitchell

Seeing how this heavy bomber proved naysayers wrong over Europe and the Pacific.

B-24 Liberator

Learn how renowned fighter jets, bombers, and helicopters changed history.

B-17 Flying Fortress

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Taking an in-depth look at the greatest aircraft from different armed conflicts; looking at the service history of the different aircraft; getting up close and personal with surviving versions of the planes.

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