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Dogfights

Series Overview

Dogfights is a military aviation themed TV series depicting historical re-enactments of air-to-air combat that took place in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, as well as smaller conflicts such as the Gulf War and the Six-Day War. The program, which airs on the History Channel, consists of former fighter pilots sharing their stories of actual dogfights in which they took part, and uses computer-generated imagery to give the viewer a better perspective of what it is like to partake in aerial combat The series premiered on November 3, 2006.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

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Original Network
History
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 30 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2006 – 2008

Premiered: Fri, Nov 3, 2006

Created By
Cynthia Harrison
Brooks Wachtel
Jason McKinley

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sat, May 10, 2008

Season 2, Episode 18: “Dogfights of the Future”

Experience five future combat scenarios featuring modern 4.5 and 5th generation designs. First 4 F-22 Raptors engage Mikoyan MiG-29s, Sukhoi Su-30s and Dassault Rafales with the B-1R missile truck. The next scenario involves a group of F-35 Lightning IIs led by Raptors facing SA-23 surface to air missiles and MiG-35s. Next, Dassault Rafales and F-22s engage Su-30s with a Boeing 767 modified to carry a laser. Then the F-22 fights with the Russian fifth generation Su-47 Berkut. The show ends with a "dogfight" in low Earth orbit between two scramjets.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jason McKinley

Department Leadership Roster

Jason McKinley

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-PG

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dogfights

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What is Dogfights about?

Dogfights is a military aviation themed TV series depicting historical re-enactments of air-to-air combat that took place in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, as well as smaller conflicts such as the Gulf War and the Six-Day War. The program, which airs on the History Channel, consists of former fighter pilots sharing their stories of actual dogfights in which they took part, and uses computer-generated imagery to give the viewer a better perspective of what it is like to partake in aerial combat The series premiered on November 3, 2006.

How many seasons does Dogfights have?

Dogfights comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Dogfights?

Key cast members in Dogfights include Phil Crowley.

Who created or directed Dogfights?

Dogfights was developed and directed by Jason McKinley.