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In any country’s army the paratrooper is the elite – tough, hand picked, highly trained and a formidable fighter. They arrive as shock troops, usually out-numbered and relying on skill and raw guts to win through. Often, they remain on the field of battle to serve as crack infantry units wherever the fighting is most intense.
Using extensive rare combat footage, dramatic reconstructions and exclusive interviews, AIRBORNE! is a detailed and dramatic account of the worlds elite airborne units in action – their history, tactics and weaponry.
EASTERN SKIES – EPISODE 3
Spanning the post WWII period, Episode 3 Eastern Skies, details a change in focus for airborne forces in facing the growing threat of rogue states and international terrorism. Using footage from conflicts in Cyprus, Korea, Vietnam, Egypt and Argentina, Eastern Skies studies the changing demands for Airborne forces in the modern age.
ALL THE WAY – EPISODE 4
Episode 4 ALL THE WAY, explores modern British and American airborne combat tactics and equipment within the context of recent conflicts such as those in Grenada and the Middle East. Full-colour footage of paratrooper training provides a rare and comprehensive insight into the preparation of the military's elite airborne arm.
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