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S01E04 - "Duel in the Desert"
Aired on Jun 2, 2009, 7:00 PM
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Episodes (1 Season · 4 Episodes)
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
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