| Aviation Week: Superior Airpower |
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Cat #: GH1912
Copyright: 2000
Runtime (mins): 190
Language(s): English
Genre: Docutainment
Format: DVD |
UPC: 7 43457
19122 7
Edition: Single Disc Edition
SRP: $16.98
Street Date: 2005-11-29
$14.99 |
Synopsis
In the history of modern warfare, controlling the skies
has been essential to achieving victory. No nation as
ever enjoyed greater air superiority than today’s
America and its Allies. From land, sea and even outer
space, we maintain and advantage that ensures our position
as the only worldwide superpower. This exclusive DVD
takes you behind-the-scenes to experience the equipment
and personnel that are always on alert protecting freedom
around the world. From the awesome operations of an aircraft
carrier battle group to invisible attacks from stealth
fighters and bombers, you will be astonished by the ultimate
advantage of air superiority. Nowhere was this more evident
than during the Desert Storm war with Iraq where air
power was devastatingly effective. Aviation Week and
DVD technology bring you the ultimate air power experience!
Flight Deck
A riveting up-close encounter with the men and machines
aboard a powerful aircraft carrier and its air wing. Feel
what it’s like to land on a pitching flight deck
at night, or jerk forward on a steam catapult from 0 to
150 knots in a heartbeat. Fly alongside the pilots in dramatic
sequence shot right from the cockpit.
Stealth: Flying Invisible
Enter the “Black” world of America’s
nearly invisible stealth aircraft. Capable of attacking
heavily defended targets with pinpoint accuracy and without
detection, the F-117 stealth fighter and B-2 bomber represent
unparalleled air superiority. Take a behind-the-scenes
look at the development and operations of these extraordinary
aircraft and see how stealth technology is forging the
future of air power.
Desert Storm: Thunder in the Gulf
The most stunning collection of Desert Storm aerial footage
yet assembled. Witness Apache attack helicopters battling
Iraqi armored columns, a MiG sweep from the back seat of
an F-15, air-to-air kills of MiG 23s and 25s and ground
attacks by the F-117A “invisible warrior” and
much more.
Special Features
- Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
- Interactive Full Motion Menus
- Scene Access
Additional Bonus Segments:
- What Makes a Great Fighter
- The Best Fighter of All Time
- What Makes a Great Bomber
- The Best Bomber of All Time
- What Makes a Great Attack Aircraft
- The Best Attack Aircraft of All Time
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