The Paul Gauguin offers five-star luxury while sailing near the coral reefs, mountainous islands and tropical playgrounds of French Polynesia.

Exploring Vietnam by rail aboard the Reunification Express; a three-day ride from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City rich in views of rivers, rice paddies and dragon fruit orchards; steeped in the nation's war-torn past.

On Europe's high-speed rail network, between Barcelona and Madrid, crews work to expand the infrastructure for a new train.

New luxury liner Le Soleal navigates the uncharted waters of Indonesia to give her passengers one-of-a-kind encounters at exotic destinations.

Royal Clipper is the largest sailing cruise ship in the world, celebrating tall ships of the 19th century while offering modern-day service for its guests.

This 50-year-old ocean liner offers off-season Baltic tours, battling unpredictable weather to deliver one-of-a-kind experiences.

Set a course for breathtaking sights on Koningsdam's 15-day voyage from Amsterdam to the northern tip of Norway.

A 1.2-million-square-foot office building balances precariously on a 39-foot wide base in Chicago; a building named Pterodactyl lands on top of a Los Angeles parking garage; the world's longest suspension footbridge.

Examine the sightlines in Los Angeles's SoFi Stadium, which sits right in the flight path of LAX; celebrate the ingenuity of the inexperienced crew that built a monumental skyscraper in Malta; visit a forest tower designed for testing elevators.

Challenges beset a sculptural new transportation hub for New York's World Trade Center; Amsterdam gains a building inspired by a mountain valley; a new launchpad for space travel prepares for liftoff in the New Mexico desert.

A sculptural high-rise with rippling balconies breaks the mold in Chicago; Mammoth machines bore 26 miles of tunnels for an underground railroad beneath London's city streets.

Visiting Australia's One Central Park, the Oslo Opera House and the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco to reveal their architectural secrets.

An unstable high rise, an otherworldly museum, and a towering cliffside elevator.

An in-depth look at how things are repaired.

Mike in north eastern Australia, going on and under the water, into labs and onto construction projects working with specialized teams as they tackle the daunting challenge of saving dying coral on the incredible Great Barrier R.

Mike Davidson embarks with the team to one of the most extreme, avalanche-prone ski mountains in the world: Snowbird; they battle to keep the steep and deep slopes safe with shovels, snowcats and even a WWII Howitzer.

Mike Davidson goes to the biggest automated package sorting facility in the world - UPS Worldport in Louisville, Kentucky. Two million packages go through here every day.

Witness amazing buildings, bridges, lifts, and other structures that pushed structural concrete engineering to the edge.

Defy gravity in an Amsterdam high-rise that hangs 164 feet above the water; marvel at three interconnected towers in Chicago that have a road running through them; examine the revolutionary framework of Paris' controversial Pompidou Centre.

Celebrating one of humanities biggest engineering achievements, the International Space Station, a meteor proof lab bigger than a football field, constructed by astronauts traveling 250 miles above us at 17,500 miles an hour.

On inadequate foundations, San Francisco's MOMA triples in size creating an exterior light enough to prevent collapse; a 1970s Sydney skyscraper is recycled into a 21st century tower; in Dallas, a five acre park is created.

A London railway station; giant Singapore biodomes; eye-catching hospital in Las Vegas.

Colgan Air 9446 nosedives into the waters off Cape Cod just minutes after takeoff following a four-day maintenance stop.

A team of experts investigates in detail the carnage of a cargo plane; an anonymous tip helps explain why a cargo plane crashed just moments after taking off from Miami.

A look at three deadly air disasters that are caused by misunderstandings between pilots and air traffic controllers.

A commuter turboprop crashes onto hilly terrain in New Zealand; the search for answers inevitably leads to the cockpit.

Joining NTSB and military experts as they work together to uncover how a fighter jet could collide with a civilian flight.

Landing at one of the world's most challenging airports, a passenger plane comes in like a fighter jet and crashes, killing 51 of the 71 people aboard.

On Jan. 3, 2004, Flash Airlines Flight 604 banks to the right just after takeoff and crashes into the Red Sea, killing all 148 people on board.

History's most terrifying air disasters, and the investigations that followed, are revisited and reexamined.

A look at how the role of battleships changed over the course of the First and Second World Wars.

From tests in the River Thames, to the German's deadly U-boat attacks in World War II, this episode explores the silent threat of submarines.

It is considered the largest sea battle in history: the Battle of Leyte Gulf in WWII was three days of ingenious strategy and white-knuckle combat between warships, aircraft and kamikazes.

Stories of espionage at sea, including deadly U-boat cat-and-mouse games during WWI, the sinking of the Lusitania, a gun-smuggling private yacht that made history, and liners turned troopships.

The legendary Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, which pitted Napoleon's French ships against a British armada under the command of Admiral Horatio Nelson.

A portrayal of a crucial September 1950 military operation that helped the UN and ROK gain the upper hand over North Korea in the Korean War.

During the Vietnam War, the United States needed a helicopter that could defend itself; the AH-1 Cobra, the world's first pure attack helicopter.

Electronic warfare aircraft; the EA-6B Prowler; the EA-18G Growler.

The history of the longest serving bomber in the U.S. military: the B-52 Stratofortress.

The 50-year evolution of the Army's top transport helicopter, the CH-47 Chinook.

Exploring the world's top close air support aircraft, which enter battles at a minute's notice.

The history of the KC-135 Stratotanker, the 60-year-old aerial refueler that keeps fighter jets flying.

The Marine Corps' V-22 Osprey.

The F-15 Eagle's conquests in Iraq, Yugoslavia and even space.

Rare archive footage charts the German Army in 1940 as it unleashes a new Blitzkrieg tactic.

Cameras roll as Nazi Germany launches an all-out assault on the Soviet Union.

Footage of life and death on the battlefield of El Alamein and behind the lines in the African desert.

The story of the greatest tank battle the world has ever seen.

Eye-witness accounts from those who fought in the US military's bloodiest battle on the European front in World War II.

Incredible footage, colourised for the first time, chronicles the final days of the Third Reich and the brutal battle for Berlin, though German defeat looked certain. Nazi soldiers persisted fighting despite the inevitability of their downfall.

Innovative engineering allows the P-38 Lightning to fly faster and climb higher than any other WWII warplane; a twin-propeller fighter with heavy armaments packed into its nose, the P-38 becomes one of America's premiere combat planes during the war.

The AH-64 Apache, one of the most heavily fortified and well-armed helicopters ever built.

Exploring the history of the F-18 and how the U.S. Navy's dual-role aircraft has dominated both the air and the battlefields for over three decades.

The inside story of the Harrier, the world's most famous short takeoff and vertical landing fighter jet.

An aerial tour over the places made famous by America's most influential men and women.

A view of Idaho from the air reveals a state filled with agricultural fields, lands untouched by human hands, and riches in the form of gold, ski resorts and spuds.

Louisiana's wetlands and underwater oil fields.

A coast-to-coast aerial journey across America, visiting locations made famous by movies such as Rocky, Citizen Kane, Forrest Gump and others.

Explore the forests, shores, bridges and tunnels of one of American's 13 original states, New Jersey.

Home to some of America's highest mountains; Mount St. Helens.

Natural wonders, manmade marvels, hidden treasures and places of inspiration.

When a British tycoon and his family die in a 2017 Australian seaplane crash, investigators spend over two years searching for the reason behind the tragedy.

A plane carrying Mexico's interior minister crashes into Mexico City's financial district.

Three devastating crashes make front-page news around the globe; the media frenzy puts intense pressure on investigators to uncover the causes.

History's most terrifying air disasters, and the investigations that followed, are revisited and reexamined.

Three flight crews face impossible odds: a Boeing 707 loses engines over the Alps as fire spreads, Air Astana 1388 goes out of control over Portugal, and a bomb on PA 434 severs control cables and blasts a hole in the fuselage.

History's most terrifying air disasters, and the investigations that followed, are revisited and reexamined.

A look at the fate of United Airlines Flight 232 which crashed into Sioux City's runway in 1989; it caused a subsequent explosion that left 111 people dead.

Colgan Air 9446 nosedives into the waters off Cape Cod just minutes after takeoff following a four-day maintenance stop.

When a 737 careens off the runway in Indonesia, investigators uncover a shocking explanation for the crash.

A look at the fatal consequences that can occur when a fire breaks out on a plane; three flights that erupted in flames and the investigations that changed aviation forever.

On July 11, 1991, the crew of Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 unsuccessfully tries to return to the airport after a burst tire creates an in-flight fire which causes 247 Nigerian pilgrims and 14 crew to perish.

When the crash of a commuter plane in Georgia kills a NASA astronaut, a four-term U.S. senator and 21 others, the disaster grabs headlines around the world.

Confused, flying blind and lost in the dark, three crews lose sight of the horizon and fall into the same deadly trap.

Seeing how international investigative teams must overcome differences to solve controversial plane crashes.

Investigating the 2009 crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407; the plane stalls at low altitude and dives into a residential area near Buffalo, N.Y.

Moments after takeoff, a plane sustains electrical failures and crashes in the Florida Everglades, killing 110 people on board.

Investigators struggle to determine why a 757 strayed off course during its final approach to a Colombia airport and crashed into a mountain.

An aerial tour over Kentucky reveals a state of racetracks, country music highways, bourbon distilleries and a history of feuds and traditions.

Viewing Oklahoma from the sky reveals a state filled with tall-grass prairies and man-made wonders; the Dust Bowl, Tornado Alley and buffalo-filled plains; it also shows a history steeped in tragedy and devastation.

The Empire State of the South; ancient Moundbuilders to the Cherokee Indians.

An aerial tour of Florida's peninsula and panhandle celebrates the state's sights, unique history and lavish lifestyles.

The Lone Star's rugged canyons, historic ranches and modern cities.

An aerial tour of the world's first national park showcases Yellowstone's diverse wildlife and rich history.

A flight over Arizona explores the state's storied past, architectural achievements and landscapes, including America's natural wonder, the Grand Canyon.

An aerial tour over America's Great Plains tracks the prairies, farms, oilfields and wildlife.

Vast cotton fields, Gulf coast beaches; famous Civil Rights marches; NASCAR's most dangerous track; steel factories.

A look at America's landmarks, including a view of bears catching clams in Alaska's rivers; a high-flying tour reveals Alaska's call of the wild spirit that has lured adventurers and dreamers north for centuries.

The world's largest volcanic island; Iceland's landscapes, forged by fire and ice; a tour over Alaska, the residents it attracts and the wildlife that thrives in these unique surroundings.

An aerial tour over America's coastlines explores the visual splendor and rich history of the nation's varied borders.

Beauty of the Empire State; Central Park; tallest skyscrapers; mighty rivers; 17th century explorer Henry Hudson.

Hitler unleashes the full wrath of his military might.

The darkest days of the war are covered; Germany conquers France; British civilians endure the Blitz.

As the war continues into 1941, the conflict goes truly global with the savage battle for Moscow and Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.

America joins the war; the conflict rages in South-East Asia, North Africa and Russia; the Nazis instigate The Final Solution.

The death toll rises as the war reaches its conclusion.

The Allies' heroics keep Hitler from advancing; the Red Army arrives in Berlin.

Within five minutes of takeoff, the Dominican Republic bound Birgenair Flight 301 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean; a series of confusing signals crashes the plane.

The consequences are disastrous when ice forms on an airplane's wings; three planes are brought down by ice and it's up to investigators to determine how modern aircraft could possibly end up with frozen wings.

A crew argues with no runway in sight; a captain ignores a critical signal; an exhausted pilot picks a catastrophic time to try a new approach.

Three last-resort water landings, all handled differently yet each one crucial to improving the outcomes of ditching on open water.

Three flights end in tragedy after miscommunication mix-ups and personality clases; Investigators try to unravel what went wrong.

Zoom above, and below, some of the Golden State's greatest monuments.

Soaring above the Cornhusker State's vast farms, towering spires, desolate badlands and gleaming cities.

A sweeping tour over popular destinations in America, including the Badlands, Nantucket, the National Mall and more.

Alpine valleys; Rocky Mountains; Denver's towering skyscrapers.

An aerial journey over Ohio showcases the Buckeye State's autumnal vistas, majestic rivers, epic skyscrapers and battlegrounds.

An amazing aerial tour over Utah reveals a state full of otherworldly landscapes and landmarks, including a history steeped in Mormonism, pioneering tragedy, and Olympic glory.

An aerial exploration of Wyoming reveals the Cowboy State's controversial history while highlighting its breathtaking canyons and volcanic formations.

An aerial tour of Kansas shows a state with varied landscapes, scenic areas and historical conflict sites.

Taking flight for a bird's eye tour of America's rivers, lakes and canals.

Great mountain ranges; coal-based economy.

One of the most beautiful states on the Atlantic Coast.

A soaring tour over Washington, D.C. explores the unique landscape, rich history and colorful story of the Nation's Capital.

Investigators face a mystery when Varig Flight 254 disappears without a trace over the jungles of Brazil.

Airplane crashes involving high-profile passengers put added pressure on investigators.

Experts investigate the Saudia Flight 163 tragedy, which killed 287 passengers and 14 crew members following an in-flight fire.

A Boeing 737 leaving Panama City crashes into one of the most remote and treacherous jungles on the planet.

Experts investigate the Saudia Flight 163 tragedy, which killed 287 passengers and 14 crew members following an in-flight fire.

A bomb explodes on Pan Am Flight 103, causing the aircraft to disintegrate in mid-air and the wreckage of the aircraft to crash into the Scottish town of Lockerbie, killing all 259 people on board and 11 people on the ground.

Experts investigate the Saudia Flight 163 tragedy, which killed 287 passengers and 14 crew members following an in-flight fire.

Investigators hunt for answers when the pilots of three aircraft skip protocols, ignore their training and crash.

Investigators race to determine the cause of the deadliest single aircraft accident in history: the 1985 crash of Japan Airlines 123, which claimed 520 lives.

The cockpit window of an Airbus A319 explodes; pilots miraculously land the out-of-control plane; investigators must determine how the freshly serviced aircraft was released with a fatal flaw.

Investigators must figure out why the safety systems of a turboprop plane failed to prevent a crash into an Indonesian mountain.

A look at the commercial flights that ended in disaster because of suspected murder-suicide.

When a commercial airliner goes down in eastern Ukraine in 2014, examiners must conduct an investigation in the middle of a war zone.

A miraculous rescue is launched after a 747 plummets toward the Pacific.

Two identical plane crashes involving the same icy conditions and the same plane design are examined, revealing why neither disaster should have happened.

An MD-82 crash lands in Arkansas during a severe thunderstorm; but investigators believe weather is not the main reason for the accident.

Polish Air Force Flight 101, carrying the President of Poland Lech Kaczynski, his wife Maria Kaczynska and other top officials, crashes in a wooded area while on final approach to Smolensk North Airport in heavy fog and low visibility.

Avianca Flight 52 is delayed numerous times by bad weather en route; it is dangerously low on fuel as it attempts a landing at New York City.

On June 27, 1980, Aerolinee Itavia Flight 870 crashes into the Tyrrhenian Sea near the island of Ustica, Italy; all 81 people on board are killed.

A Colorado commuter flight crashes five miles short of the runway and the reasons why rock the airline industry.

Pilots attempt to land their Boeing 737 in an Indonesian river after losing their engines and electrical power.

Partnair Flight 394 loses control, breaks up in mid-air and crashes into the North Sea; the aircraft's vertical stabilizer vibrates loose during flight due to excessive wear on substandard bolts, sleeves and pins that have been illegally sold.

With its conductors sound asleep, a freight train fails to stop and collides with an oncoming passenger train, resulting in tragedy.

A 1994 terrorist bombing aboard Philippine Airlines Flight 434 forces its pilots into a daring emergency landing.

When a plane carrying Russian tourists crashes in Egypt, investigators face political tensions and terrorist claims in their search for the truth.

A Korean Airlines passenger plane is shot down by a Soviet fighter jet in 1983; political tensions nearly escalate into war.

When John F. Kennedy Jr.'s Piper Saratoga crashed in 1999, the NTSB faces big pressure to find the wreckage and the cause.

A look back at some of President Obama's speeches and statements.

Experts investigate the Saudia Flight 163 tragedy, which killed 287 passengers and 14 crew members following an in-flight fire.

A complex recovery operation is launched to find out if a 747 which disappeared into the Indian Ocean was carrying illegal weapons.

Pilots aboard a hijacked plane are forced to attempt an emergency landing at sea.

When an Illinois turboprop crashes after losing battery power, investigators uncover a series of errors made by the pilots.

Experts investigate the West Air Sweden Flight 294 crash and how the cargo jet nosedived into the Swedish Arctic at speeds nearing 600 mph.

When a Bulgarian airliner is taken over by violent hijackers, the crew and authorities on the ground devise a daring plan to save the airliner.

From pilot error to meltdowns within air traffic control, investigators dig deep into three mid-air collisions that seem to defy logic.

A trio of crashes reveals that when the nuts and bolts of maintenance go unchecked, it can spell catastrophe.

Take a river tour through some of Europe's greatest cities--Budapest, Vienna, and Amsterdam--on Viking Longship Gefjon.

Azamara Journey travels the rivers of Southeast Asia, delivering passengers to exotic cities and hidden treasures that larger cruise ships cannot reach.

One of Holland America Line's largest cruisers makes its debut in the Caribbean, highlighted by a visit to an exclusive private island resort.

Experience romance on a mega cruiser that pampers its guests with the best of Italian design and American convenience.

We follow passengers and crew aboard Viking Star during its two-week tour from Barcelona to its home port in Bergen, Norway.

The new Viking Sea cruise ship whisks guests away on a journey across the Arctic Circle and into the heart of Norway.

Two magnificent journeys with New Zealand's KiwiRail: the TranzAlpine, a five-hour journey across 223 kilometers, and Northern Explorer, an 11-hour trip through five unique regions of the North Island.

A trip aboard the luxury tourist train, Transcantábrico Clásico through Northern Spain along a historic 19th century rail line.

Travelling up the coast of New Zealand in style aboard the Coastal Pacific, a train that embodies the nation's spirit of grit and determination; for two years, this ride was shut down due to an earthquake in 2016.

The maiden voyage of the Oasis of the Seas, the largest, most revolutionary cruise ship in the world.

Filled with big toys, guests fly the trapeze, surf and skydive without ever leaving the world's most innovative cruise ship.

The world's top cruise ship, the Crystal Serenity visits Sydney harbor, the port of Melbourne, Bali, a large-scale furniture load in Semarang, Indonesia and the port of Singapore.

Japan's largest cruise ship brings East and West together on a cruise featuring cherry.

We hop aboard a seven-day cruise to the Canary Islands and Madeira aboard the first large liner to run purely on cleaner-burning liquefied natural gas.

The Canadian Air Force's CC-115 Buffalo is the go-to aircraft for search-and-rescue on the west coast.

VIA Rail's passenger train travels between Vancouver and Toronto on four-day, four-night journey that cater to everyone.

Sailing from Chile and Peru to Ecuador and Costa Rica, the luxurious Seven Seas Explorer cruise ship is full of marble, granite and almost 500 chandeliers.

Facing Australia's fierce heat, Celebrity Solstice provides guests with views of waterfalls, jumping crocodiles, koalas and the Great Barrier Reef.

Travel aboard the colourful trains of the State Railway of Thailand and explore the famed Death Railway; the trains travel through ancient areas, historic tunnels, and raging rivers.

Hector Rail's trains haul timber to a pulp mill in Ostrand, Sweden on some of the most difficult railways in the country.

Visit Stonehenge, kiss the Blarney Stone and hunt for Nessie on a magical tour of the British Isles, aboard Marina.

Follow mega cruiser Regal Princess as she whisks guests to Germany, Russia, and Scandinavia in style.

The Carnival Vista is the new flagship for one of the world's largest cruise lines, carrying more than 4,600 passengers and boasting 10 restaurants, nearly 2,000 staterooms and a crew of 1,400.

A crew of 2,200 on the Symphony of the Seas tends to more than 5,500 passengers as they sail to ports in Spain, France and Italy.

Visiting London's Gherkin, Seattle's Evergreen Point Floating Bridge and Lyon's Musée des Confluences to uncover how and why they were built.

Exploring behind-the-scenes of design and construction of revolutionary buildings in Spain, New York and a university campus in Florida.

A Manhattan high-rise; an Athens cultural center; a Singapore university.

Traveling to New York, Denver and Nice, France to visit Little Island, the Denver Museum of Art and La Tête Carrée; the secrets to how they were built is revealed.

Visiting the Vancouver House, Norway's Under restaurant and the Seattle Central Library to discover how these visionary buildings were created.

A towering bridge in France; upside-down hotel in China; Italy's forest into the sky.

Mike is in Iceland, where teams harness the power of volcanos to keep the geothermal energy flowing; they battle harsh weather to maintain and upgrade giant power systems, fixing miles of steam pipes. and bringing a dead well back to life.

An in-depth look at how things are repaired.

In Philadelphia, Mike is on streets, in tunnels, on tracks and in trolley restoration garages; he is working shoulder-to-shoulder with the team that keeps one of America's largest and oldest mass transit systems running smoothly and on time.

In Florida, Mike tackles one of the dangerous jobs on the planet, commercial diving; he helps a specialized team keep waterways safe; fixing construction site leaks and removing dangerous structures, all while hurricane season is in full swing.

Witness amazing buildings, bridges, lifts, and other structures that pushed structural concrete engineering to the edge.

Engineers grapple with an apartment building, ripped apart by a man-made canyon; the Gateway Arch takes shape in St. Louis; an unpromising plot in Copenhagen, Denmark, is transformed by a gleaming new triangular office.

Architects and engineers build an eco-friendly convention center on Vancouver's waterfront, a lift bridge in Bordeaux and a cocoon-shaped skyscraper in Tokyo each with unique challenges like marine habitats and massive spans.

A dazzling new 1400 foot tapering skyscraper is built right next to New York's Grand Central. A curving wine museum requires ingenious engineering in Bordeaux, France. And possibly the world's most glamorous parking garage.

The engineering secrets behind a massive sky garden in Singapore, the world's most slender tower in Brighton, and a railway station in the shadow of Vesuvius.

Experts investigate the Saudia Flight 163 tragedy, which killed 287 passengers and 14 crew members following an in-flight fire.

Fifteen minutes after taking off from Puerto Vallarta for San Francisco, the pilots of an MD-83 realize something is very wrong with their plane.

A passenger ferry sinks after crashing into rocks off the coast of a Greek island, killing 82; it leads to a shocking investigation.

After a DC-8 cargo plane with only three working engines crashes on takeoff in Kansas City, investigators uncover a flaw in the pilots' training.

Investigators try to figure out why a private Learjet carrying Payne Stewart went rogue before crashing in a South Dakota hayfield.

A runway collision at a small airport turns tragic when passengers cannot escape the burning aircraft.

Three flights ending in tragedy, prove that minor missteps during takeoff can have disastrous consequences.

Investigators struggle to determine why a 757 strayed off course during its final approach to a Colombia airport and crashed into a mountain.

Experts investigate an unfortunate string of events that caused the freshly serviced Air Astana Flight 1388 to become completely uncontrollable.

Examining some of maritime history's most effective lightning strikes; how the French frigate Nivôse set a trap to lure Somali pirates; how the HMS Illustrious captured a well-defended Mediterranean harbor in WWII; a surprise attack on Tokyo in 1942.

A look at how the art of deception was used by naval forces in the first half of the 20th century; in 1939, the German raider Atlantis is equipped with fake funnels, while its sailors dressed as women pushing prams to fool Allied merchant ships.

Revolutionary ship design helped Sir John Hawkins and Sir Francis Drake lead England to defeat the Spanish Armada and become a world power.

A look at Naval warfare's fastest combat ships and how the advantage of speed determined the outcome of some of the great seas battles of the last 150 years.

Bad design, human error and the enemy sent great ships to tragic ends, like Britain's K13 submarine and HMS Hood, Sweden's 17th century Vasa, and Kublai Khan's fleet, sunk by the original kamikaze.

The evolution from wooden ships to metal ones in the second half of the 19th century is examined.

The history of the B-1 Lancer reveals how the Cold War bomber evolved to become one of Americas most effective military aircraft.

A countdown of the most influential and impactful military planes of the Cold War, from America's B-2 to the Soviet's MiG-15.

The inside story of the F-86 Sabre, one of America's first fighter jets, and its epic battles against the Soviet MiG jet during the Korean War and beyond.

A look at the top U.S. military aircraft in America's modern arsenal, including the F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter, the hybrid V-22 Osprey, and more.

The rapid evolution of drones and how they're changing the future of aviation.

The inside story of the ultimate stealth fighter, the F-22 Raptor, and its predecessors.

A look at life in the Pacific before, during, and after the attack on Pearl Harbor, presented through home movies and combat footage.

Months after the Pearl Harbor attack, shock waves reverberate in every corner of the Pacific; Americans deploy to stem the enemy's advance; after culture clashes, Allied forces later bond over efforts to thwart Japan's move to control New Guinea.

In 1943, the United States engages in a new series of island-hopping invasions; the first stop is the Tarawa Atoll, where troops embark upon the largest amphibious invasion ever staged in the Pacific to fight one of the costliest battles of the war.

By the summer of 1944, the United States is gaining the upper hand in the Pacific War with better training, troop numbers and supply lines; it aims for the heart of Japan's inner defense ring, engaging in a naval battle for Saipan in the Marianas.

Allied forces move to take the valuable islands of Tinian and Guam that threaten American air operations; meanwhile, Gen. Curtis LeMay is tasked with planning and executing a fire bombing campaign against Japan.

Allies slug it out on the island of Peleliu in a campaign to pave the way for Gen. MacArthur's return to the Philippines; footage shows troops enduring the muddy muck in the Philippines; Japan unveils a devastating new tactic, the kamikaze.

By the spring of 1945, the United States begins to take back the Philippines; on Borneo, the Australians invade Labuan; when the United States invades Okinawa, Japan makes a strong stand and launches the biggest kamikaze attacks of the war.

President Harry Truman decides to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki; Emperor Hirohito surrenders, and Gen. Douglas MacArthur arrives to oversee the country's occupation; mortal enemies must now become partners in Japan's rebirth.

The North American F-100 Super Saber, also known as the Hun, becomes a supersonic powerhouse after initial difficulties; it was used primarily in the Vietnam War.

The 35-year history of the UH-60 Black Hawk.

A look at how the C-47 evolved from passenger plane to a transport aircraft and flying hospital in WWII and years later as a gunship in Vietnam.

Stories of fighter aircraft and deadly combat, including dogfights with the P-38 Lightning and Messerschmitts over Nazi Germany, told through rarely seen battle footage and first-hand accounts.

White sand beaches; Blue Ridge Mountains; Charleston's Rainbow Row.

A cross-country aerial journey over America's most majestic and unique roadside attractions.

An aerial tour over New England captures its beauty while celebrating its rich history; from the Massachusetts harbours, where Americans rebelled against the British, to the autumn colours that blanket the mountains of Vermont.

A high-flying tour over Illinois; the Windy City, prairies and rivers; the state's dramatic history of great fires, crime and historic battles; Chicago's unique skyscrapers and the Lincoln Tomb.

An aerial tour over Dallas and Fort Worth highlights the cities' differences while showcasing their shared contributions to the Texas narrative.

A sky-high tour over Iowa explores its vast stretches of farmland, covered bridges and evolution from wilderness to statehood.

An aerial tour of New York City, spanning the city's five boroughs, capturing man-made and natural wonders; revealing the ways its citizens live, work and play.

Bad weather and a series of errors lead to the 2001 crash of a plane on its approach to Zurich Airport.

When an aircraft loses total engine power, a pilot's training can make all the difference in the world, but it's still up to investigators to determine what went wrong.

SAS Flight 686 takes off from Milan's Linate Airport and moments later collides with a Cessna on the runway.

Pilots of Southern Airways Flight 242 must try to land on a Georgia highway after the engines die and the windshield shatters.

Chalk's Ocean Airways flight 101 crashes just after take-off from Watson Island in Miami on December 19, 2005, killing 20 people.

An Air Inter flight crashes into the Vosges Mountains while attempting to land killing most of the 96 passengers.