The Air Force from the first planes in 1907 to its influential presence in every conflict since.
9/5/2003
Fly with the US Air Force through the 20th century and explore its incredible evolution, from the early pioneers to the modern superpower it is today. The 20th century sees rickety box kites turn into supersonic jets with apocalyptic firepower.
9/6/2003
A look at the increasingly powerful US Air Force and its range of conflicts across the world during the tense days of the Second World War. Disasters and losses; Jimmy Doolittle changes fighter escort tactics; shuttle bombing; the Tuskegee airmen.
9/13/2003
World War II's end; the Berlin Air Lift; the Strategic Air Command; the Korean War; the Cold War; the missile race; the doctrine of mutual destruction; the Cuban Missile Crisis.
9/14/2003
Following the US Air Force to the end of the Vietnam War through to the high-tech power unleashed in the Gulf War and into the 21st century.
