Helicopter Missions (2008): S01E04 – Duel in the Desert

Introduction Helicopter Missions (aka Helicopter Wars) is a 2008 history documentary hosted by Bill Ratner, published by Smithsonian Channel. Outline With nowhere to hide in the open sky, the Westland Lynx chopper’s only chance of survival was to fight back. Watch as a helicopter plays hide-and-seek with an enemy tank in the desert. Helicopter Missions…

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

With nowhere to hide in the open sky, the Westland Lynx chopper’s only chance of survival was to fight back. Watch as a helicopter plays hide-and-seek with an enemy tank in the desert.

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.