SUPERIOR AIRPOWER
In the history of modern warfare, controlling the skies has been essential to achieving victory. No nation as ever enjoyed greater air superiority than today’s America and its Allies. From land, sea and even outer space, we maintain and advantage that ensures our position as the only worldwide superpower. This exclusive DVD takes you behind-the-scenes to experience the equipment and personnel that are always on alert protecting freedom around the world. From the awesome operations of an aircraft carrier battle group to invisible attacks from stealth fighters and bombers, you will be astonished by the ultimate advantage of air superiority. Nowhere was this more evident than during the Desert Storm war with Iraq where air power was devastatingly effective. Aviation Week and DVD technology bring you the ultimate air power experience!
Flight Deck
A riveting up-close encounter with the men and machines aboard a powerful aircraft carrier and its air wing. Feel what it’s like to land on a pitching flight deck at night, or jerk forward on a steam catapult from 0 to 150 knots in a heartbeat. Fly alongside the pilots in dramatic sequence shot right from the cockpit.
Stealth: Flying Invisible
Enter the “Black” world of America’s nearly invisible stealth aircraft. Capable of attacking heavily defended targets with pinpoint accuracy and without detection, the F-117 stealth fighter and B-2 bomber represent unparalleled air superiority. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the development and operations of these extraordinary aircraft and see how stealth technology is forging the future of air power.
Desert Storm: Thunder in the Gulf
The most stunning collection of Desert Storm aerial footage yet assembled. Witness Apache attack helicopters battling Iraqi armored columns, a MiG sweep from the back seat of an F-15, air-to-air kills of MiG 23s and 25s and ground attacks by the F-117A “invisible warrior” and much more.
Special Features:
- Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
- Interactive Full Motion Menus
- Scene Access
Additional Bonus Segments:
- What Makes a Great Fighter
- The Best Fighter of All Time
- What Makes a Great Bomber
- The Best Bomber of All Time
- What Makes a Great Attack Aircraft
- The Best Attack Aircraft of All Time
ULTIMATE DOGFIGHTING
From World War I to the future, this exclusive DVD puts you in the cockpit for the ultimate in dogfighting action. You will fly with legendary aces throughout history who took their aircraft to the edge of the envelope to out-maneuver opponents. Any mistake could result in defeat and probable death. Dramatic footage captures the excitement and danger of air combat from the earliest days of aviation to the high-tech battles of present day. Learn what it takes to be a fighter pilot, including the essential dogfighting maneuvers, and view extraordinary computer imagery to analyze great dogfights from World War II and Korea. You will also fly in the cockpit for an amazing demonstration of F-16 fighter capabilities.DVD technology lets you experience ultimate dogfighting as never before!
The Dawn of the Dogfight
From World War I through Vietnam, explore the battles, aircraft and men who defined dogfighting. Relive spectacular air battles, including British Sopwith Camels versus German Fokker D-7’s; Spitfires against Messerschmitt-262s; carrier battles between Hellcats and Zeros; and the first all-jet action in Korea. Plus, the painful lessons from dogfighting in Vietnam.
ACM Beyond the Cold War
Enter the age of supersonic jets, air-to-air missiles, electronic warfare, and stealth where only the most painstaking training can make a pilot a winner at air combat maneuvering (ACM). Witness what it takes to become a fighter pilot, to be mission ready and combat ready at all times. Learn what ACM is really like from the cockpit of an F/A-18 and get a first hand look at the astonishing technology backing up today’s courageous and skilled pilots.
Special Features:
- Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
- Interactive Full Motion Menus
- Scene Access
Additional Bonus Segments:
- The 6 Basic Air Combat Maneuvers
- Computer Animated Great Dogfights
- The Future of Dogfighting
- What Makes a Winning Ace?
- In the Cockpit of the F-16
