Dogfights
Me-109: Famous German Fighter (1:14)
The German ME-109 was a fuel injected fighter with low endurance. In a DogFights video, see just how widely produced this plane was during World War II due to its ability to get low to the surface during battle.
Exclusives (56)
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F-4 Phantom vs. MiG-17
F-4 Phantom vs. MiG-17Video Clip (4:05)
Video Clip (4:05)
The chase is on over the skies of Vietnam when an American F-4 Phantom and a Vietnamese MiG-17 fighter clash.
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Vietnam Ace: Fred Olmsted
Vietnam Ace: Fred OlmstedVideo Clip (4:23)
Video Clip (4:23)
F-4 Phantom pilot Fred Olmsted is waiting to escort B-52 bombers into Vietnam, but a mixup on the ground leaves him and his team stranded in the air. Olmsted decides to go hunting for some MiG-21s.
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Gunkills of Vietnam
Gunkills of VietnamVideo Clip (3:45)
Video Clip (3:45)
Skyraider pilots use powerful 20mm cannons to combat MiG fighters during the Vietnam War.
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F-4 Phantom II: Highest Kill Ratio
F-4 Phantom II: Highest Kill RatioVideo Clip (1:32)
Video Clip (1:32)
The F-4 Phantom II was a successful adversary to the North Vietnamese MiG-17 and achieved a high kill ratio of 2.5-to-1.
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F-6 Hellcat: Incredible Kill Ratio
F-6 Hellcat: Incredible Kill RatioVideo Clip (2:18)
Video Clip (2:18)
The F-6F Hellcat plane was credited with thousands of kills in its time of battle. The Hellcat was an amazing machine that had the best kill to loss ratio during its time. Take a look in this DogFights video.
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Dogfights: F4-F Wildcat
Dogfights: F4-F WildcatVideo Clip (1:52)
Video Clip (1:52)
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.
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P-38 Lightning: Fork-Tailed Devil
P-38 Lightning: Fork-Tailed DevilVideo Clip (1:48)
Video Clip (1:48)
The P-38 is yet another beautiful fighter jet that you just have to know about. Take a look at this exciting DogFights video clip on the plane and learn how it was superior to many other jets in the sky during its time.
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Dogfights: F-15 Eagle
Dogfights: F-15 EagleVideo Clip (2:28)
Video Clip (2:28)
Dogfights gives us an inside look at the F-15 Eagle.
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Dogfights: A-1 Skyraider
Dogfights: A-1 SkyraiderVideo Clip (2:29)
Video Clip (2:29)
Dogfights shows us the Douglas A-1 Skyraider and it's usefulness in combat.
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Dogfights: Fokker D-7
Dogfights: Fokker D-7Video Clip (1:10)
Video Clip (1:10)
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.
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Dogfights: A6M Zero
Dogfights: A6M ZeroVideo Clip (1:32)
Video Clip (1:32)
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.
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Dogfights: Mirage III
Dogfights: Mirage IIIVideo Clip (2:27)
Video Clip (2:27)
Moving at supersonic speeds, the French engineers at Dessault Aviation designed an airplane that revolutionized fighter jets known as the Mirage III. To learn more about this jet and its new advancements, watch this Dog Fights video.
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Soviet MiG-15: Combat over Korea
Soviet MiG-15: Combat over KoreaVideo Clip (1:45)
Video Clip (1:45)
The MIG-15 aircraft was practically unstoppable and nearly redefined fighter jets. See the back story on the plane in this DogFights video and learn why it wasn't the success everyone thought it was going to be.
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F-105 Thunderchief over North Vietnam
F-105 Thunderchief over North VietnamVideo Clip (2:09)
Video Clip (2:09)
Known as the "wild weasel", the F-105 bomber jet was heavily used during Vietnam and a major target for North Vietnamese counter-attacks.
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Dogfights: P-47 Thunderbolt
Dogfights: P-47 ThunderboltVideo Clip (2:20)
Video Clip (2:20)
The P-47 Thunderbolt proved to be one of the most efficient dog fighting airplanes for the United States during World War II. Why? Watch this Dog Fights video on this airplane to find the answer to this question.
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F-8 Crusader: Carrier-Based Supersonic Fighter
F-8 Crusader: Carrier-Based Supersonic FighterVideo Clip (2:11)
Video Clip (2:11)
The F-8 Crusader jet, one of the fastest fighter jets to ever hit the sky; can make it coast to coast in 3 hours flat. See it all in this amazing Dogfights video clip that takes you up into the air and never comes back down.
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Dogfights: Focke Wulf 190
Dogfights: Focke Wulf 190Video Clip (1:40)
Video Clip (1:40)
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.
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B-17 Flying Fortress: Speedy Heavy Bomber
B-17 Flying Fortress: Speedy Heavy BomberVideo Clip (1:57)
Video Clip (1:57)
See the awe and glory of the Boeing B-17 speedy heavy bomber and check out how its range seemed to never end. You won't want to miss this DogFights video clip on the bomb-dropping fighter plane.
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Dogfights: Hawker Hunter
Dogfights: Hawker HunterVideo Clip (1:18)
Video Clip (1:18)
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.
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Dogfights: Vought F4U Corsair
Dogfights: Vought F4U CorsairVideo Clip (2:23)
Video Clip (2:23)
Traveling over 400 miles per hour, the first US plane to do so, the Vought F4U Corsair proved to be the United States newest carrier base plane. To learn how effective this plane was, watch this Dog Fight video on the Vought F4U Corsair during WWII.
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Dogfights: KI-27 Nate
Dogfights: KI-27 NateVideo Clip (1:24)
Video Clip (1:24)
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.
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F-86 Sabre: Air Superiority Over Korea
F-86 Sabre: Air Superiority Over KoreaVideo Clip (2:00)
Video Clip (2:00)
Most pilots say the F-86 Sabre fighter jet was the best plane they ever flew. Check it all out in this amazing DogFights video of the bird pulling off incredible moves in the sky.
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Dogfights: KI-43 Oscar
Dogfights: KI-43 OscarVideo Clip (1:19)
Video Clip (1:19)
In this Dogfights video, we take a look at a Japanese fighter jet that came after the Nate. The KI-43 Oscar was slower than the P40, but under 250 mph, the Oscar was very nimble and could maneuver better than most planes.
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MiG-17: Thorn in America's Side
MiG-17: Thorn in America's SideVideo Clip (1:39)
Video Clip (1:39)
The MIG-17 fighter jet was a thorn in America's side during battles over Vietnam. In this DogFights video clip, see how the Soviets used this intense machine as a jet that carried missiles with radar tracking to promise a perfect kill.
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SB2C Helldiver: The Beast
SB2C Helldiver: The BeastVideo Clip (1:33)
Video Clip (1:33)
The SB-2C Hell Diver was an amazing machine to pilot in combat. This DogFights video takes us on a journey with the bomber and shows us just what it can do.
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Me-109: Famous German Fighter
Me-109: Famous German FighterVideo Clip (1:14)
Video Clip (1:14)
The German ME-109 was a fuel injected fighter with low endurance. In a DogFights video, see just how widely produced this plane was during World War II due to its ability to get low to the surface during battle.
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MiG-21: F-4 Phantom's Tenacious Foe
MiG-21: F-4 Phantom's Tenacious FoeVideo Clip (1:29)
Video Clip (1:29)
The Soviet-built MiG-21 could out maneuver the U.S. F-4 Phantom and is the most widely produced jet combat aircraft.
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P-40 Warhawk: a Flying Tigers Favorite
P-40 Warhawk: a Flying Tigers FavoriteVideo Clip (2:11)
Video Clip (2:11)
Discover the unique way in which the P-40 Warhawk played an intricate part during battles all across the world. Although it was considered mediocre, this plane was still very valuable as demonstrated in this DogFights video.
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P-51 Mustang Redefines Combat Fighting
P-51 Mustang Redefines Combat FightingVideo Clip (2:18)
Video Clip (2:18)
The P-51 Mustang jet could stay in flight far longer than many other birds. Check it all out in this amazing DogFights video clip of a jet that redefined combat fighting.
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Dogfights: SPAD 13
Dogfights: SPAD 13Video Clip (1:38)
Video Clip (1:38)
See the Spad 13 in action during World War I in this Dogfights video. The Spad 13 was one of the most successful aircrafts flying in the First World War, and it allowed the French and the Allies to compete with the Germans.
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Dogfights: Sukhoi Su-7
Dogfights: Sukhoi Su-7Video Clip (1:37)
Video Clip (1:37)
Imagine traveling at 720 miles per hour thousands of feet in the air. This is exactly what fighter pilots did when flying the Soviet Union aircraft known as the Sukhoi Su-7. Watch this Dog Fights video to learn more about this tactical bomber.
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SBD Dauntless: Naval Dive Bomber
SBD Dauntless: Naval Dive BomberVideo Clip (1:24)
Video Clip (1:24)
The SBD Dauntless was a dive bomber plane that redefined flying. Check out this DogFights video clip to see the force one of these planes brought while in flight; you won't want to miss this exciting story.
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Dogfights: The USS Laffey
Dogfights: The USS LaffeyVideo Clip (3:44)
Video Clip (3:44)
Dogfights takes an in-depth look at the USS Laffey and it's role in WWII.
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USS Johnston: Battle off Samar
USS Johnston: Battle off SamarVideo Clip (2:02)
Video Clip (2:02)
The USS Johnston was a ship that weighed more than you can imagine. See how the almost indestructible force was taken down for the count. DogFights brings us right into the action on this story and never pulls back.
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Dogfights: Friends
Dogfights: FriendsVideo Clip (1:23)
Video Clip (1:23)
Meet some of the Ace pilots in behind the scenes clips.
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Dogfights: Aces of Korea
Dogfights: Aces of KoreaVideo Clip (2:28)
Video Clip (2:28)
In a Dogfights video, learn about Colonel Ralph S. Parr, one of the greatest jetfighter aces in American history. Parrs career in the United States Air Force lasted thirty-two years, while serving three wars and five combat tours.
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Aces of Vietnam
Aces of VietnamVideo Clip (2:34)
Video Clip (2:34)
Lieutenants Randall "Duke" Cunningham and Willy "Irish" Driscoll became the first U.S. Naval aces of the Vietnam War.
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Japanese Ace Hiroyoshi Nishizawa
Japanese Ace Hiroyoshi NishizawaVideo Clip (3:20)
Video Clip (3:20)
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.
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Imperial Warship Yamato Unsinkable?
Imperial Warship Yamato Unsinkable?Video Clip (2:12)
Video Clip (2:12)
The Imperial Japanese Warship Yamato was thought to be unsinkable. Watch this very interesting DogFights video on the Japanese Navy and their amazing battleship.
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Flying Tigers: John Allison's final Mission
Flying Tigers: John Allison's final MissionVideo Clip (5:01)
Video Clip (5:01)
Discover what happened when pilot John Allison took this jet out for one last mission this DogFights video clip. This pilot's Flying Tigers group was significant: it was full of Chinese pilots and contained not one American.
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Dogfights: The Zero Killer - The First Hellcat Ace
Dogfights: The Zero Killer - The First Hellcat AceVideo Clip (3:33)
Video Clip (3:33)
In this Dogfights: The Zero Killer First Hellcat Kill video clip: Dogfights takes a closer look at the first Hellcat Ace and the Dogfights that led to that honor. This video clip is courtesy of The History Channel.
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Dogfights: Ford's Arsenal of Democracy
Dogfights: Ford's Arsenal of DemocracyVideo Clip (2:18)
Video Clip (2:18)
In a Dogfights video, learn how automotive man Henry Ford answered Presidents Roosevelts call during World War II to increase airplane manufacturing by building a 3.5 million square foot facility in Willow Run, Michigan.
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Dogfights: Grumman Hellcat Factory
Dogfights: Grumman Hellcat FactoryVideo Clip (1:42)
Video Clip (1:42)
During the Second World War, the United States began to manufacture military products in large quantities. One such product that was produced in vast numbers was military airplanes, like the Hellcat model. Watch this Dog Fights video to learn more.
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Dogfights: Chrysler B26 Factory
Dogfights: Chrysler B26 FactoryVideo Clip (2:12)
Video Clip (2:12)
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.
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Dogfights: General Electric
Dogfights: General ElectricVideo Clip (3:11)
Video Clip (3:11)
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.
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Kamikaze Fighters: Suicide Warfare
Kamikaze Fighters: Suicide WarfareVideo Clip (3:53)
Video Clip (3:53)
Kamikaze is a word that is well known around the world, especially Japan. In this DogFights video, discover how Japan nearly brainwashed thousands of young men to fly straight to their own deaths.
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Split-S: Ultrafast Fighter Jet
Split-S: Ultrafast Fighter JetVideo Clip (1:08)
Video Clip (1:08)
From Vietnam to present-day, the Split-S still looks superior compared to other jets. In this intense Dogfights video clip, see how the ultra fast Split-S fighter jet can still be useful even now, years after being part of battle.
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Lagging Maneuver: Speed Maintained
Lagging Maneuver: Speed MaintainedVideo Clip (0:51)
Video Clip (0:51)
The Lagging Maneuver reduces excess speed in order to avoid overshooting the enemy. In this DogFights video clip, you can literally see how fighters used lagging to their advantage. You won't want to miss this unique way of flying!
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Thach Weave Maneuver in World War II
Thach Weave Maneuver in World War IIVideo Clip (1:26)
Video Clip (1:26)
The Thach Weave is a move most fighter pilots use today in their day-to-day training. In this DogFights video, discover one of the best weave and turns in American history.
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Chandelle Maneuver: In Attack Position
Chandelle Maneuver: In Attack PositionVideo Clip (0:51)
Video Clip (0:51)
The chandelle is a move fighter jets use to stay in the game by making a loop over their opponent. See it all here in this amazing DogFights video clip featuring the U.S. fighter jets.
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High Yo-Yo Maneuver Puts Pilot on Offense
High Yo-Yo Maneuver Puts Pilot on OffenseVideo Clip (1:42)
Video Clip (1:42)
The high yoyo is a move in which a plane better positions itself for a perfect attack. Make sure you stick around until the end of this DogFights video clip; this is when you will find out just how lethal this move is.
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Compressibility: Pilot's Worst Nightmare
Compressibility: Pilot's Worst NightmareVideo Clip (1:37)
Video Clip (1:37)
When learning how to compete with compressibility, many pilots felt that the controls would just not move. In a DogFights video, see just how a plane can almost crash even when it is in the hands of its own pilot.
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Dogfights: V-Weapons of Pennemunde
Dogfights: V-Weapons of PennemundeVideo Clip (2:40)
Video Clip (2:40)
During the Second World War, Nazi scientists became experts at rocketry and aviation at a secret site known as at Pennemude, where the V-weapons were made. To learn of their advancements, watch this Dog Fights video on the V-Weapons of Pennemude.
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50 Caliber Machine Gun: Decades of Service
50 Caliber Machine Gun: Decades of ServiceVideo Clip (1:50)
Video Clip (1:50)
The Browning 50 caliber machine gun changed the way the United States fought in war. In this DogFights video, discover how the Browning 50 cal is still being used today in U.S. combat.
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Dogfights: AIM-7 Sparrow
Dogfights: AIM-7 SparrowVideo Clip (2:00)
Video Clip (2:00)
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.
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Dogfights: The Gatling Gun
Dogfights: The Gatling GunVideo Clip (1:53)
Video Clip (1:53)
See the power of the Gatling gun when combined with a high-power aircraft in the Dogfights video. After the Korean War, the United States needed to advance their weapon arsenal on their aircraft fighters.
