Wings of Russia (2008): S01E07 – Attack Aircraft – Above the Battlefield

Introduction Wings of Russia is an 18-part documentary hosted by Alexander Loginov, published by Wings TV in 2008, with English narration. Outline In October 1962 the world faced the Caribbean crisis. In response to the Soviet missiles allocation in Cuba, the United States blocked the Island of Freedom. Tension among nuclear powers was growing. The…

Andrew Marshall

12/08/2021

1–2 minutes

History, Military Aircraft, Military Aviation, Military Documentary, Russian Air Force, Soviet Air Force

Introduction

Wings of Russia is an 18-part documentary hosted by Alexander Loginov, published by Wings TV in 2008, with English narration.

Outline

In October 1962 the world faced the Caribbean crisis. In response to the Soviet missiles allocation in Cuba, the United States blocked the Island of Freedom. Tension among nuclear powers was growing. The Soviet strategic bombers were relocated to the borders – closer to the targets in Europe and America. Exhausting combat watch began. Alert level was maximum. All involved in those days experienced enormous tension. Even incomplete knowledge of the nuclear weapons capabilities drew an astonishing picture of the aftermath. The world was on the verge of the Third World War.

Wings of Russia Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 2008.
Running time: 60 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: Russia.
Language: Russian and English.