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The Mustang had similar statistics to the Spitfire, but there was one difference - one big difference. Find out what it wass and investigate mankind's dream to fill the sky.

Bombers used to require fighter escort, so the experimental Goblin was made to solve this. See why it never took off. And, learn about the ultimate submarine hunter: the Orion.

Find out how NASA transports huge pieces of cargo, and discover how modern commercial aircraft were developed from WWII bomber advancements.

Get a lesson in VTOLs (vertical take-off and landing aircraft), some of the most interesting planes in the world. Then meet the people behind the amazing P-47 Thunderbolt.

Learn the fascinating story of jet-fueled assisted take offs and see how this extra bit of power gave the industry a big boost. Then see why seaplanes once ruled the skies.

VTOL's (vertical take-off and landing aircraft) have a colorful history. Explore the quirky first attempts at these interesting planes. Plus, go back to the days when RC planes were high tech!

See the latest in the search for clues to the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. Then get a good look at the worlds largest glider: the space shuttle.

Visit one of the world's most famous air testing grounds - Edwards Air Force Base - and watch some amazing achievements being made. Plus, find out why the Catalina aircraft was so brilliant.

Find out how transport planes evolved with and extensive look at the C-5 Galaxy, then see what happens when air power meets sea power with early carrier take offs and landings.

See what great achievements led us to space travel and meet the astronauts that flew in Apollo 13. Also, find out how two big gambles by Boeing paid off.

See the early use of the aircraft carrier and find out how the use of carriers evolved to make them a success. Plus, find out how rocketry and aviation are used on carriers.

Discover some amazing planes: the Vought F8 Crusader, the rugged and reliable P-47 Tunderbolt (AKA "JUG"), and the Harrier Jump Jet.

See how Catalina flying boats were modified into "Black Cats" to attack Japanese supply convoys at night. Plus, meet the famous man bend the F-104 Starfighter and the Blackbird.

Witness amazing moments in early aviation - from the official test flight of the Wright brothers' military plane in 1909 to Lieutenant Lowell Smith's globe-circling adventure in 1924.

See highlights of military aviation in 1925 with the first flight of the Army's largest dirigible, meet American aviation pioneers and more.

Sailors from Navy technical schools at the Hampton Roads Naval Base in Virginia prepare for action, conduct a mock battle, repair planes, and much more.

The B-24 Liberator was a beautiful plane in a horrific war. See shy pilots counted on it to bring them home alive and watch the first bomber mission in Europe on July 4, 1942.

Fly along in tight formations and perform more than 30 maneuvers with the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squad, more commonly known as the Thunderbirds.

Follow the amazing rescue of a fearless de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in this documentary shot in high definition. Plus, hear from enthusiast and Hollywood star Harrison Ford, Owner of a DHC2

The "land" became one of the most famous and successful of the WWII night bombers. Hear exclusive interviews with a surviving, heroic Landcaster aircrew.

Join Tony Bianchi, the chief pilot during the filming of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, in what was once WWII ace "Ginger" Lacey's personal Spitfire as it is put through its paces!

It is the most important event in the Royal Air Force's history. Go back to the summer of 1940 in Britain and the tense moments leading up to the bombings, then brace for head-to-head combat.

See the most amazing fighters from WWII in action, including America's F6F Hellcat and P-51 Mustang, the Royal Air Force's Spitfire and Hurricane, and Germany's Messerschmitt 109.

Capable of speeds over 300 mph, the 1942 Mark XII Hawker Hurricane was one of the most versatile fighters in WWII. Experience what it would have been like to fly it in a dogfight.

Relive the history of the Thunderbirds, plus experience sitting in the cockpit during a real combat mission and see shy this elite group is not just for show!

Strap yourself in for a high-speed adventure as you experience the thrill, precision and adrenaline of the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels. Sit in the cockpit and go up to 700 mph!

For mor than 60 years, the Blue Angels have captivated millions of people worldwide. See aircraft, from the F-4 Phantom to the Super Hornet, as real "top gun" action unfolds!