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The Vietnam War was not only fought on the ground—it was waged intensely in the skies.
This gripping documentary reveals one of the most pivotal and devastating fronts of the Vietnam conflict: the aerial war. Through authentic archival footage, veteran pilot testimonies, and in-depth military analysis, we examine the high-stakes chess match for air dominance that shaped the war’s outcome.

From Operation Rolling Thunder to strategic B-52 bombings and dogfights over Hanoi, this film exposes the technology, tactics, and psychological cost of air combat in Vietnam.

Vietnam - The Air War (1987)

Genre: Documentary, War, Military History
Country: United States
Language: English
Release Date: 1987
Filming Location: Various locations in United States and Vietnam

Synopsis:

Vietnam: The Air War explores the role of aerial combat and airpower strategy in the broader context of the Vietnam War. The film provides an in-depth look at how the United States relied on its technological advantage in the skies to counter the guerrilla tactics of the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong forces on the ground.

From B-52 bombing raids and tactical air support to reconnaissance missions and helicopter warfare, the documentary covers the wide spectrum of air operations that defined America's military involvement. Using dramatic archival footage and narration, it captures the intensity and scale of the air war, while also reflecting on its effectiveness, consequences, and human toll.

The documentary also touches on key developments in aviation technology and how air superiority was viewed as both a strategic asset and a controversial symbol of American military policy. For history buffs and military enthusiasts alike, this film sheds light on one of the most technologically advanced and hotly debated components of the Vietnam conflict.



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