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| Secret Superpower Aircraft DVD Set
For nearly half a century, the USSR and the U.S. engaged in the dangerous battle for hearts, minds and power known as the Cold War. In the name of deterrence and defense, they assembled the most advanced and powerful militaries in history. Now, this series examines the airplanes involved, introducing and interviewing the designers and pilots and detailing the advances that propelled aviation into the future. 50 minutes each.
Bombers
When waves of massive Soviet "Bison" bombers flew over stunned guests at a Moscow air show, it prompted a rapid response from the West, which was unaware that the impressive display was the result of just 18 circling prototypes. As the bomber war heated up, both sides deployed innovation and propaganda in seemingly equal measure. Now, you can tour the Cold War command centers of both sides and see how the dream of constant deterrence powered the development of some of the most successful planes in history. (V9137)
Fighters
See Moscow's 1952 revelation that its fighter jets were outdated lead to a reorganization of air defenses and the MiG-21, learn why a revolutionary Canadian fighter was abruptly cancelled, and discover how fighter defenses over the U.S. were left to Korean War vintage F-86 Sabres well into the 1950s as you watch each new Cold War fighter design inspire the other side to ever greater accomplishments. (V9138)
Quest for Vertical Take-Off
Military planners are obsessed with the vulnerability of airstrips, and the answer to this threat is the ability to fly without them. Enter the VTOL (vertical take off and landing) airplane, which Russia and the U.S. worked for decades to perfect. Here, you'll review the full history, from World War II Nazi designs through early U.S. efforts such as the "Pogo" to the versatile and successful Harrier Jump-Jet. (V9139)
Spy Planes
Armed only with cameras, they flew higher, faster and farther. They had names such as Neptune, RB-57D, U-2, RB-57F, and SR-71 Blackbird. This program tells the tales of these extraordinary creations, detailing their missions and introducing the pioneers who made it all possible. From unforgettable encounters to cancelled projects, this is the complete story of a high-stakes, high-high-altitude battle. (V9140)
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