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13 Episodes 1999 - 1999
Episode 1
Mon, Feb 1, 1999
Brigadier General Chuck Yeager, a WWII ace who broke the sound barrier in "Glamorous Glennis," is a legendary aviator and a true icon of airpower.
Episode 2
Tue, Feb 2, 1999
General Benjamin Oliver Davis, Jr. commanded the Tuskegee Airmen, ensuring every bomber they escorted returned safely. He became the first Black Air Force General.
Episode 3
Tue, Feb 2, 1999
Major General Billy Mitchell, father of the modern U.S. Air Force, foresaw WWI, Pearl Harbor, and high-speed flight. A self-taught pilot, he faced a court-martial for his views.
Episode 4
Tue, Feb 2, 1999
Commander Randall "Duke" Cunningham, Vietnam fighter ace and inspiration for "Top Gun," became the war's first ace in 1972 and later led the Navy's Top Gun School.
Episode 5
Tue, Feb 2, 1999
General James Harold "Jimmy" Doolittle, a WWII hero and Medal of Honor recipient, led the first bombing raid on Japan, held speed records, and helped establish the U.S. Air Force.
Episode 6
Tue, Feb 2, 1999
Colonel Francis S. Gabreski, aka Gabby, was a natural air warrior who fought at Pearl Harbor, became the top ace in Europe with 31 kills, and achieved ace status in Korea.
Episode 7
Tue, Feb 2, 1999
Brigadier General James Stewart, a legendary actor and B-24 pilot, served in WWII, overcame weight standards, and remained involved in aviation, retiring as a Brigadier General.
Episode 8
Tue, Feb 2, 1999
General Curtis LeMay, a top bombardier and pilot, developed tactics for WWII victory, organized the Berlin Airlift, and built Strategic Air Command, becoming a Legend of Airpower.
Episode 9
Tue, Feb 2, 1999
General Bernard Schriever developed America's ballistic missile and early space programs. A Texas A&M grad, he served in WWII and was pivotal in the space race.
Episode 10
Tue, Feb 2, 1999
General Henry Harley Arnold, the "Father of the U.S. Air Force," led America's airpower in WWII, transforming the nation from horse and buggy to the atomic age.
Episode 11
Tue, Feb 2, 1999
General Charles A. Horner, Vietnam War veteran and commander of the 9th Air Force, led the largest and most precise air campaign in history during Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Episode 12
Tue, Feb 2, 1999
General Russell E. Dougherty served in WWII, became a judge advocate, then flew bombers. As SAC Commander in 1974, he led the Cold War's nuclear arsenal.
Episode 13
Tue, Feb 2, 1999
Colonel John Glenn-Marine aviator, first American to orbit Earth, Mercury astronaut, U.S. Senator, and Space Shuttle crew member at 77. A true Legend of Airpower.