TV Guide: Dogfights

Video: Dogfights: General Electric

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

In this History Channel video, learn how General Electric played a very important role in the United States gaining greater air power after World War II. By using General Electric's engines, the U.S. aircraft were able to reach unmatched speeds.

Video: Dogfights: Grumman Hellcat Factory

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Dogfights tells us about the Grumman Hellcat Factory in Beth Page, New York.

Video: Dogfights: Friends

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

In this preview for the television series Dogfights on the History Channel, we hear from executive producers Cynthia Harrison and Rob Kirk. They tell us about their experiences meeting with these legendary men.

Video: Dogfights: Fokker D-7

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Watch computerized images of the Fokker D-7 in action during this Dogfights video. The Fokker D-7 was the best all around German fighter plane, and entered the squadron immediately after it came into service.

Video: Dogfights: Ford's Arsenal of Democracy

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

In a Dogfights video, learn how automotive man Henry Ford answered President's Roosevelt's call during World War II to increase airplane manufacturing by building a 3.5 million square foot facility in Willow Run, Michigan.

Video: Dogfights: Japanese Ace - Hiroyoshi Nishizawa

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Watching from the air as Japanese pilots drove their planes into United States ships Hiroyoshi Nishizawa, Japan's best dog fighter pilot during World War II, successfully lead the first kamikaze strike. To learn more, watch this Dog Fights video.

Video: Dogfights: KI-27 Nate

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

In this Dogfights video clip, we take a look at the KI-27 Nate aircraft. During World War 2 it was first flown and it was Japan's first plane to see front line service. In 1938 it fought the Russians and it proved itself dominantly.

Video: Dogfights: Hell Over Hanoi

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

In this Dogfights video, we hear an interesting and exciting story about two fighter pilots on the move zoning in on a phantom enemy. Running out of fuel, the two pilots have to decide on whether or not to fight the enemy.

Video: Dogfights: Hawker Hunter

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

In this Dogfights episode, watch Britain's Hawk Hunter fly into action. By 1957, the Hawk Hunter gave Britain its first definitive fighter jet in the sky, allowing Britain to become a worthy adversary in the sky.

Video: Dogfights: Hell Over Hanoi

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The air battle above Vietnam when the Americans finally returned after four years.

Video: Dogfights: Focke Wulf 190

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

World War II was not only a time of great destruction, but also a time of great innovation and engineering. Watch this Dog Fights video on the German Focke Wulf 190 to learn about airplanes during the Second World War.

Video: Dogfights: Aces of Korea

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

In a Dogfights video, learn about Colonel Ralph S. Parr, one of the greatest jetfighter aces in American history. Parr's career in the United States Air Force lasted thirty-two years, while serving three wars and five combat tours.

Video: Dogfights: Aces of Vietnam

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

In a Dogfights video, learn about the aces of Vietnam. Lieutenants Randall "Duke" Cunningham and Willy "Irish" Driscoll became the first United States Aces of the Vietnam War and ended a two-year period devoid of Mig kills.

Video: Dogfights: AIM-7 Sparrow

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

In this Dogfights video clip, we learn a bit about the AIM-7 Sparrow and what it does. The missile is one of the quickest in the military and firing two of these missiles, would almost guarantee contact and a direct hit.

Video: Dogfights: A-1 Skyraider

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Dogfights shows us the Douglas A-1 Skyraider and it's usefulness in combat.

Video: Dogfights: A6M Zero

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The world's first strategic fighter plane, the Zero gave the Japanese air superiority at the beginning of WWII until the better developed Allied planes came along.

Video: Dogfights: Flying Tigers

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The flying tigers take the fight to the Japanese and attack an airfield in Thailand.

Video: Dogfights: Flying Tigers

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

In his first taste of combat, John Alison has his hands full when base detects a Japanese bomber squadron bearing down on them.

Video: Dogfights: F4-F Wildcat

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

In a Dogfights video, learn about the F4F Wildcat, the carrier-based fighter that was at the center of all significant front line action in the Pacific during World War II.

Video: Dogfights: Chrysler B26 Factory

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

With another world war looming, the Desoto branch of the Chrysler group took advantage of the US military expansion program, and began producing the most highly approved bomber, the B26. To learn about this plane, watch this Dog Fights video.

Video: Dogfights: F-15 Eagle

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Dogfights gives us an inside look at the F-15 Eagle.