Helicopter Missions (2008): S01E02 – White Out

Introduction Helicopter Missions (aka Helicopter Wars) is a 2008 history documentary hosted by Bill Ratner, published by Smithsonian Channel. Outline It was a deadly game of hide-and-seek, pitting a heavily concealed and armoured Iraqi tank against a British helicopter, in wide-open skies, with only a thin, aluminium fuselage for protection. The odds were against the…

Andrew Marshall

28/09/2021

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Military Helicopter, War

Introduction

Helicopter Missions (aka Helicopter Wars) is a 2008 history documentary hosted by Bill Ratner, published by Smithsonian Channel.

Outline

It was a deadly game of hide-and-seek, pitting a heavily concealed and armoured Iraqi tank against a British helicopter, in wide-open skies, with only a thin, aluminium fuselage for protection. The odds were against the Royal Air Force. Join us as the helicopter pilots of this storied Westland Lynx relive their mission to find and destroy the enemy before being destroyed themselves.

Helicopter Missions Series

You can find a full index and overview of Helicopter Missions here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 2008.
Running Time: 47 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: US.
Language: English.