FedFlix. Air Force News Review 142
Description
This video traces the history of U.S. air power from its official beginning in 1907. It highlights the early days of aviation, the overwhelming might of airpower in World War II and the Korean War, establishment of the Air Force as a separate service in 1947, and the vital role airpower played in Vietnam. It also shows the increasing use of transports to airlift food and medicine to disaster victims, as well as troops and equipment. Lastly, the video outlines U.S. progress in the development of aircraft, missiles, and space vehicles. (25 minutes)
Runtime
24 min 57 sec
Subjects
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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