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200560 minPG-13documentary

Thunder from Above

200560 minPG-13documentary

Two types of aircraft exist for a fighter pilot: fighters and targets, as they engage in air-to-air combat over Iraq.

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Two types of aircraft exist for a fighter pilot: fighters and targets, as they engage in air-to-air combat over Iraq.

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Fighter pilots scramble in the Middle East, ready for action during a “Zulu” alert. They face potential intruders in airspace that could signal the start of another conflict. The documentary captures the intensity of air combat over Iraq, featuring pilots engaging enemy MiGs. It includes cockpit footage from low-level bombing runs and discussions about tactics and weaponry. The film presents a detailed look at the operations that defend freedom around the clock.

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