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The Best Episodes of Air Warriors Season 5

Every episode of Air Warriors Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Air Warriors Season 5!

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They are the high-flying pride of the U.S. military, one-of-a-kind warriors that, over the decades, collectively revolutionized aerial warfare. Through rare, archival footage and compelling testimonies, meet the men and women who fly and maintain

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Air Warriors Season 5 Episode 1 - Harrier
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #1 - Harrier

    S5:E1

    It's sleek, powerful, fast, and innovative, with the grace of a chopper and the knockout punch of a fighter jet. The Harrier is the world's most famous short takeoff/vertical landing jet and the Marines' go-to aircraft for close-air support. But despite all of its amazing capabilities, the Harrier has sparked controversy over the years and has been forced to prove itself time and time again. Discover its remarkable story, as told by the men and women who maintain, fly, and fight with this icon of aviation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Air Warriors Season 5 Episode 2 - KC-135 Stratotanker
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #2 - KC-135 Stratotanker

    S5:E2

    Quite simply, the KC-135 Stratotanker is the backbone of American air power. This aerial refueler has allowed America's military aircraft to reach across the globe for the past 60 years, carrying up to 200,000 pounds of fuel with a transfer rate of 1,000 gallons per minute. Join us as we celebrate an aircraft that's always on call, always ready to adapt to unexpected situations, and always carrying enough fuel to feed thirsty U.S. fighter jets and keep them flying around the clock.

    Director:Elizabeth Elson
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Air Warriors Season 5 Episode 3 - U-2 Dragon Lady
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - U-2 Dragon Lady

    S5:E3

    Over the last half century, the U-2 Dragon Lady has become one of the most reliable aerial reconnaissance platforms in the sky today. But its history has been turbulent, marked by Cold War scandals that sent relations with the Soviet Union into a nosedive. This spy plane was so secret, it was commissioned not by the Air Force, but by the CIA. See how this plane and its pilots have been pushed to the limit in order to stay off of enemy radar and save the lives of soldiers around the world.

    Director:Elizabeth Elson
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Harrier" is the best rated episode of "Air Warriors" season 5. It scored 7.8/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/14/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "KC-135 Stratotanker".