Dogfights
2006–2008 · History · 60 min · 2 seasons
S02E17 · Secret Weapons
Sat, 15 Mar, 12:00 pm
Top secret weapons designed to turn the tide during World War II. Japan's Kaiten suicide torpedo, Germany's rocket-powered Me-163 Komet, and Project Anvil's radio-controlled bomber.
About
Using modern computer animation, great aerial and modern naval battles are recreated. In the process, you get to learn about the history of military aviation technology and the tactics developed to use them to their best advantage.
Episodes
- E01
Kamikaze
Sat, 14 July· 60 minKamikaze, meaning "Devine wind" is a terrifying weapon conceived in desperation by the Japanese. A flying, human guided bomb, it was first used against U.S. Naval forces on October 25, 1944, in the battle of Leyte gulf.
- E02
Jet vs. Jet
Sat, 21 July· 60 min - E03
Thunderbolt
Sat, 28 July· 60 minThe P-47 Thunderbolt blazes a reputation as the most rugged fighter of World War II. Robert S. Johnson is jumped by 16 German planes.
- E04
Gun Kills of Vietnam
Sat, 4 Aug· 60 min - E05
Desert Aces
Sat, 11 Aug· 60 min - E06
The First Dogfighters
Sat, 18 Aug· 60 min - E07
Luftwaffe's Deadliest Mission
Fri, 24 Aug· 60 min - E08
No Room for Error
Sat, 25 Aug· 60 minDogfights typically begin and high altitude
- E09
Night Fighters
Sat, 22 Sept· 60 min - E10
The Bloodiest Day
Tue, 4 Dec· 60 minMay 10, 1972, is a day of extreme aerial combat over Vietnam.
- E11
P-51 Mustang
Wed, 5 Dec· 60 min - E12
Dogfights of Desert Storm
Thu, 6 Dec· 60 minA generational leap forward in U.S. technology and strategy gets the ultimate test in the skies over Iraq as American fighter pilots tangle with the battle-hardened Iraqi pilots.
- E13
Tuskegee Airmen
Fri, 7 Dec· 60 min - E14
MiG Killers of the Midway
Sat, 8 Dec· 60 min - E15
Supersonic
Sat, 1 Mar· 60 minThe pursuit of greater speed defines the development of warplanes ranging from propeller-driven aircraft to high performance jets.
- E16
Death of the Luftwaffe
Sat, 8 Mar· 60 min - E17
Secret Weapons
Sat, 15 Mar· 60 minTop secret weapons designed to turn the tide during World War II. Japan's Kaiten suicide torpedo, Germany's rocket-powered Me-163 Komet, and Project Anvil's radio-controlled bomber.
Cast
Phil Crowley
Narrator