Helicopter Warfare

Cadena:National Geographic

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S01E04 - "Duel in the Desert"

Emitido el Jun 2, 2009, 7:00 PM

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Descripción

Helicopter Wars explores the extraordinary personal bravery and intense jeopardy of four military missions where helicopter crews risk their own lives to come to the aid of others. Crew members provide gripping firsthand testimony revealing their fear and anxiety as their skills are tested to the limit. Computer generated images illustrate how helicopters operated in intense environmental conditions and executed complex flight patterns while helicopter demonstrations detail the complications pilots faced in the skies.

Detalles

Estado: Finalizada
Idioma: English
Duración: 60 min
Estreno: May 12, 2009
Finalizado: June 2, 2009
Horario: Tuesday a las 20:00

Enlaces Externos

Episodios (1 Temporada · 4 Episodios)

Vietnam Firefight

The helicopter came of age in the Vietnam War. Three pilots, all in their early 20's at the time, rush through training and suffer multiple injuries before embarking on an epic chopper rescue mission.

May 12, 2009

60 min

White Out

It's 1982 and the Falklands are a war zone. The British SAS plans to retake South Georgia Island but their daring mission is foiled by a violent storm. Can the rescue helicopter locate them in time?

May 19, 2009

60 min

Taliban Gambit

When a US Navy SEAL team is ambushed in Afghanistan, the Taliban shoots down their rescue helicopter. Two modified Blackhawks manned by volunteers are called in for the search and rescue operation.

May 26, 2009

60 min

Duel in the Desert

British attach helicopter pilot Lt. Commander James Newton flew the Lynx - the fastest and most agile helicopters in the world. In 2003, Newton had to use every ounce of skill to protect British ground troops against an Iraqi tank.

Jun 2, 2009

60 min