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Legends of Air Combat: Jets Over the Gulf & Afghanistan

Genre: Documentary, Military

The air war that was fought over Kuwait and Iraq in 1991 represented the first war of the information age. For the first time in military history, stealth, networked air control, and precision guided munitions would interact on the battle field; altering the arena of air combat in an unprecedented way.

The air war in Afghanistan (2001–2011) and the Second Gulf War (2003–2011) would see a steady expansion in the deployment of stealth aircraft and network-centric air warfare. Most importantly, the percentage of smart munitions delivered rose from approximately 10% in the First Gulf War to over 80% by the Second Gulf War.

Jets Over the Gulf and Afghanistan tells the story of the dawn Jets Over the Gulf and Afghanistan tells the story of the dawn of the age of high-tech air war. With veteran interviews, dramatic combat footage, and expert commentary featuring legendary fighter pilot and former Air Force Chief of Staff General Merrill (Tony) McPeak, this DVD is a must for any military history enthusiast.

Label: Military Heritage Institute

Catalog ID: MHI 1009

Catalog Number: 1009

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