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Breaking the sound barrier

Madhur Tankha

New series "Top Gun" to be premiered soon

NEW DELHI: Taking aviation lovers on an unforgettable flight of speed and derring-do is National Geographic Channel's brand new series "Top Gun" to be premiered on April 9.

Besides featuring some of the most technologically advanced planes in history, the five-part series will show everything right from the birth of fighter planes to development of the high-tech F-22 Raptor that can fly way beyond the speed of sound.

"Air Plane to Air Force", "Air Force to Air Power", "Jet", "Age of Stealth" and "Lost Fighter Planes" are episodes of this series.

"Top Gun" offers an exciting journey into the world of ultimate speed and unlimited thrill. It takes a no-holds-barred look at the deadliest fighter planes till date and also goes into the details of lethal machines that were manufactured at a time when technology was not at its peak, yet the impact was unimaginable.

Speaking about the upcoming series, Joy Bhattacharjya, Senior Vice President (Programming) of National Geographic Channel India, explains: "The warplane is a whirlwind of invention and innovation that has altered the way wars are conducted forever. `Top Gun' traces this journey in an exciting, action-packed format making viewers think again."

While "Air Plane to Air Force", to be aired on April 9, goes into the evolution of fighter tactics, "Air Force to Air Power" that will be shown the following day highlights the evolution of bomb delivery systems and their vulnerability to fast-evolving fighter technology.

"Jet", on April 11, will explain why the jet engine was a defining piece of mid-20th Century technology that led to revolutionary change in aerial combat.

Focusing on the latest warplane, the F-22 Raptor that can fly for long periods, break the speed of sound and strike, is "Age of Stealth" that will be shown on April 12.

Joining octogenarian Sergeant Holmes on his re-union with the remains of his plane that was buried at a busy London crossroads during World War II is "Lost Fighter Planes" on April 13.

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