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Angle of Attack
The 100-year history of Naval aviation — from wobbly gliders and the shipboard landing in 1911 to modern supersonic jets and unmanned aerial vehicles. The two-hour documentary deftly interweaves archival footage, interviews with historical and military experts, contemporary footage of cutting-edge aircraft and insights from today's "Top Gun" fighter pilots in the Marine Corps and Navy.
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Season 1 Episode 102 | 55m 48s | CC
Korea, and later Vietnam, offer a reminder of the utility of naval aviation. As the Cold War deepens, Soviet ballistic missiles in Cuba brings the nation to the brink of nuclear war. Another important function of naval aviation – reconnaissance – rallies world opinion and helps diffuse the crisis. The episode concludes by exploring the technological evolutions that continue to transform the field.
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