Helicopter Missions
Though relatively new to the fight, helicopters have become an integral part of modern warfare. They scout enemy terrain, deploy soldiers into battle, fight off approaching foes, and save lives. Witness some of the most daring air rescue missions of the last half-century, featuring old, single-engine warhorses and high-tech wonders of ingenuity and design. We examine what made each chopper ideal for its mission and what made it vulnerable, through battle reenactments and interviews with the heroic pilots who flew into the face of danger.
Helicopter Missions: The Taliban Gambit (Full Episode)
A dangerous helicopter rescue may be the last hope for a downed US Navy SEAL team ambushed in Afghanistan. Join the Special Operations' harrowing rescue mission.
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Duel in the Desert
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The Taliban Gambit
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White Out
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Vietnam Firefight
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