Legends Of Air Combat: Cold War In The Air (3 DVD)

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*** Résumé en anglais seulement ***Though the Cold War was responsible for decades of suspicion and mistrust between the US and the Soviet Union, it was also responsible for an amazing leap forward in aircraft research, design and development.Disc 1: The Cold War 1947-1955The key role aviation played during the Cold War began with the Berlin Air Lift, organized by Western Allies during the Berlin Crisis of 1948 1949. This was followed by the Korean War in the early 1950 s, where US airpower played a pivotal role in slowing down communist advances and defending the Pusan Perimeter. During this period, the Strategic Air Command was organized as the primary instrument of American nuclear deterrence.Berlin Air LiftAir War Over KoreaJets Over KoreaDISC 2: The Cold War 1955-1985These programs highlight military aviation s entry into the jet age, from strategic bombers that can deliver their multi-ton payloads with pinpoint accuracy from miles above the target, to the fighter squadrons who defended American air space during the 1960s, 70s and 80's.From the awesome B-1 Lancer Bomber to the fabled North American F-86 Sabre, Northrop F-89 Scorpion and Lockheed F-94 Starfire, this is a comprehensive look at the mighty planes of the Cold War.Russian Air PowerNATO Cold War InterceptorsUS Strategic BombersNorth American Air DefenseDISC 3: BONUS MATERIALThe Soviet Armed ForcesThe Air Force Story: Cold WarMiG Alley - KoreaWe Flew the MiGThe Eagle at FarnboroughF-14 Design for SuperiorityF-14 Design for PerformanceU-2 The Lofty Sentinel