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202336 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Top Combat Pilot

202336 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

F-18 Hornets, Huey helicopters, and Cobra Combat helicopters are among the aircraft operated by elite pilots in the U.S. Marine Corps' WTI program.

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F-18 Hornets, Huey helicopters, and Cobra Combat helicopters are among the aircraft operated by elite pilots in the U.S. Marine Corps' WTI program.

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Dennis Quaid

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Dennis Quaid presents the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) program of the U.S. Marine Corps, a rigorous training ground for elite combat pilots. Set against the backdrop of military aviation, participants fly F-18 Hornets, Huey helicopters, and Cobra Combat helicopters. The program invites top pilots from across the country to refine their skills in a competitive environment. Success leads to the chance to return as instructors, while failure can result in not graduating from this demanding aviation program.

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