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First Flights with Neil Armstrong (1991)

S3E9 Flash Of Glory - Aerial Combat Enters The Jet Age

Nov 10, 1993 Season 3 Episode 9 Documentary

In the midst of World War II, Germany unveiled the Messerschmitt 262, while Britain introduced the Gloster Meteor. This marked the dawn of a new chapter in aerial warfare with the arrival of the first operational jet fighters. As the Korean skies became a battleground for jets, the MiG-15 emerged, showcasing the Soviet Union's significant advancements in jet aircraft technology.