Aviation History

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Aviation History
  • Boom, XB-1 Goes Supersonic

    This year, Boom Supersonic's demonstrator, the XB-1, achieved a major milestone by breaking the sound barrier. Having achieved supersonic flight marks an important milestone toward the company's larger commercial airliner, the Overture.

  • Crew Members of the B-17

  • Pearl Harbor: Through the Eyes of Japan

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    For the first time, one of the deadliest moments in World War II is recreated in stunning detail: the surprise attack on the US Naval base at Pearl Harbor. But this time, through the eyes of the aggressors: the commanders and pilots of Imperial Japan.

  • The Memphis Belle: The Real Story

    The most famous B-17 in history - The Memphis Belle. But now - for the first time, her story is told from a purely historical perspective, breaking down the Hollywood myths, and covering the real story of an iconic Flying Fortress in World War II.

  • Our Mary: A P-47 Thunderbolt Story - Part 1

    relive some of the most intense air combat missions of World War II - told from the perspective of 9th Air Force fighter pilot Lt. Ed Cottrell, and his P-47 Thunderbolt "Our Mary".

    In this episode, Ed trains to fight the advancing German army in Europe, and experiences his brutal baptism by fire...

  • Our Mary: A P-47 Thunderbolt Story - "An Unexpected Savior"

    During Lt. Cottrell's most intense mission of the war, his Thunderbolt is critically damaged by German fighters that ambush the 48th Fighter Group. But, miraculously, an expected savior arrives and spares his life.

  • The Great Flight

    Just after WWI, the Curtiss NC-4 "Nancy" was the first American aircraft to cross the Atlantic. Join the US Navy and Smithsonian as they look back on this pioneering achievement 50 years later.

    Enjoy the program transferred to 4K and sound sweetened for your enjoyment.

  • Our Mary: A P-47 Thunderbolt Story - "Tigers in the Snow"

    As the Battle of the Bulge reaches it's climax, Ed Cottrell and the 48th Fighter Group are called in to attack Tiger Tanks and support the 101st Airborne as they are surrounded in the small city of Bastogne - leading to a moving moment many years later.

  • Why We Fight IV: The Battle of Britain

    The RAF vs. the Luftwaffe. Capra’s own synopsis: “Showing the gallant and victorious defense of Britain by the Royal Air Force, at a time when shattered, but unbeaten, British were the only people fighting Nazis."