The Air Force Story

Documentary · 2006 · 1 SeasonSubtitles Icon
TV-PG
A thrilling history of the U.S. Air Force, chronicling its growth and featuring combat footage and recollections from both of the world wars.
S01:E01 - The Beginning, the Aftermath, and the Struggle for Recognition
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S01:E01 - The Beginning, the Aftermath, and the Struggle for Recognition

42 min
TV-PG

This opening episodes traces the development and the wonders of air power, from its pioneers to its many uses and achievements.

S01:E03 - Heating Up: The Air War Starts and Battle Lines Are Drawn
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S01:E03 - Heating Up: The Air War Starts and Battle Lines Are Drawn

27 min
TV-PG

Follow the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt's response, and the successes of the Flying Tigers and Col. Doolittle's forces.

S01:E04 - Pushing Through: The AAF Fights Back and the Tide Turns
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S01:E04 - Pushing Through: The AAF Fights Back and the Tide Turns

27 min
TV-PG

With the Axis partners winning the war, the U.S. doubles down on an air industry to swing the final victory to the Allies.

S01:E05 - Around the World: North Africa and Other Global Operations
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S01:E05 - Around the World: North Africa and Other Global Operations

28 min
TV-PG

Observe the bloody seesaw battles of North Africa and the efforts against enemy subs at Casablanca.

S01:E06 - Expanding Air Power & Destroying Schweinfurt and Regensburg
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S01:E06 - Expanding Air Power & Destroying Schweinfurt and Regensburg

27 min
TV-PG

This episode shows cadet training and officer selection, the capitulation of Pantelleria, and the bombings done on Regensburg and Schweinfurt.

S01:E07 - The Long & Hard Fight: Two Years of War at Maximum Effort
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S01:E07 - The Long & Hard Fight: Two Years of War at Maximum Effort

29 min
TV-PG

The Japanese struggle against forces on land & at sea, and the Air Force attacks German shipyards & aircraft, hitting targets with maximum results.

S01:E08 - On Our Way: The Road to Rome and the Prelude to Invasion
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S01:E08 - On Our Way: The Road to Rome and the Prelude to Invasion

27 min
TV-PG

Experience the efforts that opened the road to Rome and the tensions of the heaviest air assault in warfare history.

S01:E09 - Onward and Upward: The Attacks on Ploesti and the Flight of the Superfort
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S01:E09 - Onward and Upward: The Attacks on Ploesti and the Flight of the Superfort

29 min
TV-PG

A look at the second attack on the Ploesti oil refineries, Romania's surrender, and the preparation for & beginning of the Japanese blitz.

S01:E10 - Falling Action: A Victory in Europe and a Retreat and Advance in Asia
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S01:E10 - Falling Action: A Victory in Europe and a Retreat and Advance in Asia

27 min
TV-PG

Explore Patton's success in France, the surrender of Berlin, and the reduction of enemy pacific strongholds close to the Philippines.

S01:E11 - The End Is Nigh: The Air War Against Japan and the Dawn of a New Air Force
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S01:E11 - The End Is Nigh: The Air War Against Japan and the Dawn of a New Air Force

28 min
TV-PG

A look at the Air Force’s efforts against Japan in the final stretch, the changes that occurred regarding military air power, and the UN charter.

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English
TV-PG
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