Getting information about the enemy is vital in war, and today's aerial spies have science fiction capabilities unheard of even a few years ago. Reconnaissance and Intelligence Aircraft uses hitherto unreleased film to take you on active deployment with the pick of today's aircraft and equipment. Featured are dedicated, as well as podded, battlefield reconnaissance jet fighters and attack-aircraft and Airborne Early Warning and Control (AWACS) machines. The programme also includes remotely piloted vehicles and dedicated electronic warfare and jamming aircraft. Reconnaissance and Intelligence Aircraft is accompanied by a detailed script by aviation expert Bill Gunston.
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A documentary covering the history of TWA, from its origins to its ultimate sale to American Airline...
Eight decades after her disappearance, Amelia Earhart's incredible accomplishmenys are still celebra...
How the Soviet Union was able to copy the Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber, and the influence of the...
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A film about the education of young aviators, which uses the natural interest of the youth in aviati...
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