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This 4-DVD set gives you an in-depth look at some of the U.S. military’s most powerful weapons. The flight action never stops in Military Air Power, a collection of military aircraft videos. Wings of Silver offers up the highs and the "lows" of United States Air Force prowess, on low-level strikes and at heights of 30,000 feet. Wings of Gold showcases high-speed aircraft carrier flight operations and a thrilling demonstration from the Blue Angels. Fly along in the world’s most technologically advanced fighter aircraft as you battle an enemy MiG in Thunder from Above. Finally, Nightstalkers exposes the complete story of the U.S. government’s military Stealth aircraft program. It’s altitude with attitude on DVD. Total runtime approx. 240 min.
Wings of Silver
Low-level strikes in an F-16 Fighting Falcon, or soaring 30,000 feet in an F-15 Eagle: you’ll earn your Wings of Silver viewing these heart-pounding displays of United States Air Force flying skill. Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the F-117A fighter and the B-2 bomber—the one-two punch of the Stealth program. Includes a special performance by the Thunderbirds precision aerobatic team. Approx. 60 min.
Wings of Gold
It’s aviation on the edge at 600 mph with Wings of Gold, the thrilling video magazine that transports you to the exciting world of aircraft carrier flight ops. Join the elite corps of pilots in the cockpit of an F-14 Tomcat engaged in a high-altitude duel with a Libyan MiG. Marvel at the handling of the FA-18 hornet, E-2C Hawkeye, AV-8B Harrier, and more, before joining the US Navy’s Blue Angels in a stunning demonstration of precision flying prowess. Approx. 60 min.
Thunder from Above
When you’re battling real enemy MiGs over the skies of Iraq, you’re piloting one of two types of aircraft: fighter or target. In Thunder from Above, you’ll experience victory from inside the cockpit of the next wave of technologically advanced fighter aircraft. Deploy on a low-level bombing run, fight knuckle-whitening G forces, and eavesdrop on a pilots-only tactical briefing. Approx. 60 min.
Nightstalkers
The complete, gripping saga of the Stealth program, now told for the very first time! Built in total secrecy, tested at night, Stealth aircraft were America’s trump card for more than ten years. In Nightstalkers, you’ll check out the B-1 Lancer and fly with the F117A, the B-2 bomber, and the SR-71 Blackbird. Approx. 60 min.
