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A comprehensive look at the all time greatest Fighters Helicopters and Bombers. This fascinating series ranks the greatest technological achievements in military history. Each programme selects 10 military machines and ranks them based on expert opinion audience polls and technical comparison and the final results may come as a surprise. FightersFrom World War I to the modern day fighters that have dominated the skies this programme assesses and grades the most feared fighter aircraft in military history. Discover how within a century aviation technology has evolved from wooden biplanes to supersonic stealth jets. BombersOver the last 100 years aviation technology has evolved substantially from cumbersome aircraft made of fabric and wood that were only able to drop a handful of bombs to fearsome predators made of radar absorbent materials capable of delivering the most sophisticated and deadly weapons to and in the world. This episode examines the most powerful bomber craft in military history. HelicoptersSince their first appearance in World War II the helicopter has revolutionised modern warfare. Despite just 60 years of military service the aircraft's exceptional manoeuvrability and versatility have made them a vital component of every modern army's arsenal. Here we chart the top 10 helicopters in military history.
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