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Behind The Wings
Fighting Fires from the Skies
Join Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum's curator, Matthew Burchette.
The Century Series Fighters
Behind the Wings is a video series produced by Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum that gives viewers behind-the-scenes access to aircraft, industry leaders and more.
The Century Series Fighters
Behind the Wings Episode 3 | 26m 40s | CC
In the 1950s, The Century Series defined an era of aviation during the Cold War, charting a metamorphosis from one era to another. Starting with the F-100, the first production airplane to break the sound barrier in level flight, we explore how the Century Series pioneered new airplane designs. As a series, their legacy is evident in modern fighter jets.
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