This episode from The History Channel series chronicles the development of airplane support of ground troops, from World War I to the Gulf War and Operation Desert Storm. Dangers to the pilots are noted, such as the fact that they fly so low over the men and tanks they attack that a minor error can be fatal, and one well-placed shot can bring them down. The program recounts that during World War I, pilots would drop grenades on troops from wood and fabric biplanes. Also covered are modern planes such as the A-10 "Warthog," ...
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This episode from The History Channel series chronicles the development of airplane support of ground troops, from World War I to the Gulf War and Operation Desert Storm. Dangers to the pilots are noted, such as the fact that they fly so low over the men and tanks they attack that a minor error can be fatal, and one well-placed shot can bring them down. The program recounts that during World War I, pilots would drop grenades on troops from wood and fabric biplanes. Also covered are modern planes such as the A-10 "Warthog," essentially a flying tank armed with a cannon and missiles, which was used against enemy ground troops. Highlights include combat footage and interviews with pilots, who detail tactics of attack and survival. Steve Blackburn, Rovi
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