Introduction

Air Aces (US title) profiles the most harrowing airborne combat missions ever, many of which were recently declassified.

Also known as Heroes of the Skies (original title) and War Heroes of The Skies (Australian title).

Outline

In July 1966, North Vietnams fleet of MiG-21s is hammering the US Air Force, and the embattled men of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing need a hero to whip them into shape. Enter Colonel Robin Olds, a WWII veteran airman, who charges in and commands respect. With the help of his pilots, Olds masterminds Operation BOLO; a death-defying bait-and-switch tactic that he hopes will whip out the MiGs once and for all. On 02 January 1967, the stage is set for the biggest air battle of the Vietnam War.

Air Aces Series

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Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 20 September 2012 (UK).
• Running Time: 60 minutes.
• Rating: Unknown.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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