A National Geographic docuseries following a class of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps student pilots through the final, intense phase of their elite strike fighter training. The six-part series provides unprecedented access into the cockpit and the lives of these ambitious students as they face brutal aerial drills, dogfights, and carrier landings, showcasing the personal stakes, sacrifices, and intense pressure required to earn the coveted "wings of gold".
A challenging start to training sees students face their first high-speed bombing dives, leaving one student considering their future.
Landing on an aircraft carrier is a must-pass test, but the precision flying proves tough for many of the students.
The students start the iconic dogfighting phase to learn how to attack in battle. One student has a crunch meeting with senior staff.
With the finish line in sight, the students face their final and biggest test yet, as they go head-to-head in a dogfight against an instructor.
Defensive dogfighting proves the toughest test yet, as the students must avoid being shot down by their battle-hardened instructors.
The remaining students must dogfight an instructor to earn their wings. Past failures mean it’s their last chance to get it right.
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