Smithsonian HD Network The history of the F-16 Fighting Falcon and how it became the U.S. Air Force's most versatile plane. 2026-06-12 A countdown of the ten greatest military planes of World War II, including the Japanese Zero, the Nazi ME 109, and the B-29 Superfortress. 2026-06-12 The inside story of the F-4 Phantom, the U.S. military's go-to fighter for more than four decades. 2026-06-12 The world's most versatile and powerful helicopters, including the Huey that served as a rescue helicopter in Vietnam, and the Apache attack helicopter. 2026-06-12 Exploring the world's top close air support aircraft, which enter battles at a minute's notice. 2026-06-12 The history of the KC-135 Stratotanker, the 60-year-old aerial refueler that keeps fighter jets flying. 2026-06-12 The history of the Russian MiG, American air power's fiercest rival for more than 50 years. 2026-06-12 Considered the deadliest fighter of WWII, Germany's Me-109s were feared by Allied bombers and fighters alike; 109s fought Spitfires in the Battle of Britain and alongside Rommel in North Africa. 2026-06-12 The most-produced bomber in US history, used during World War II by every branch of the American military, as well as by the Royal Air Force. 2026-06-12 A look at the amphibious aircraft and the many roles it served during WWII, from patrol bomber to search-and-rescue aircraft. 2026-06-12 Tour the Wisconsin State Capitol and Milwaukee City Hall, once the tallest building in the world. 2026-06-12 A cross-country flight over icy landscapes in Alaska's Denali, vast wetlands in Florida's Everglades, and over 100 million acres of badlands, deserts, and mountains. 2026-06-12 The Wright Brothers gave the state its slogan "First in Flight"; civil rights leaders in Greensboro; NASCAR. 2026-06-12 A cross-country flight across America reveals the nation's most iconic industries, the people behind them and the stories of how they came to be. 2026-06-12 A flight over North and South Dakota reveals the shared history and the vast differences of these sibling states. 2026-06-12 An aerial view of New Mexico; exploring its landscapes and landmarks, while revealing its many legends and secrets. 2026-06-12 An aerial journey across Montana celebrates the Treasure State's adventure-filled history while showcasing its sprawling farms and rugged terrain. 2026-06-12 The FBI and NTSB join forces to determine how terrorists hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 and flew it into the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. 2026-06-12 TANS Perú Flight 204 crashes into a muddy swamp while attempting to land at Pucallpa Airport, Peru, in a thunderstorm, killing 40 of the 98 people on board. 2026-06-12 A plane crash lands in Guam after losing sight of the airport in a storm. 2026-06-12 Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 stalls and crashes into the Java Sea while flying through a thunderstorm. 2026-06-12 A modern turboprop nosedives towards the North Sea after being struck by lightning, an unusual feature in the plane may explain why. 2026-06-12 SilkAir Flight 185 crashes into the Musi River in Indonesia after abruptly diving from its cruise altitude. 2026-06-12 Three flights headed for disaster are saved at the last moment by heroes in the cockpit. 2026-06-12 Pilots of Eastern Airline Flight 401 try to determine why both landing-gear lights do not function on an L-1011, tragically distracting them. 2026-06-13 An Alitalia airliner crashes into a forested hillside just a few miles from a Zurich runway. 2026-06-13 A large cargo jet slices into an apartment complex in Amsterdam and reveals a potentially lethal problem threatening every 747 in the sky. 2026-06-13 How routine flights can turn catastrophic in mere seconds when the pilots become momentarily distracted; three flights end in a disaster. 2026-06-13 Kobe Bryant dies when a high-tech helicopter crashes on a routine L.A. route-training ignored with deadly results; in Missouri, cockpit chatter dooms Corporate 5966; in Lexington, a twin-engine jet crashes after taking off from the wrong runway. 2026-06-13 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. 2026-06-13 With its conductors sound asleep, a freight train fails to stop and collides with an oncoming passenger train, resulting in tragedy. 2026-06-13 Turkish Airlines Flight 1951 stalls and crashes less than a mile from the runway while approaching Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. 2026-06-13 In the skies above the Mojave Desert, the VSS Enterprise accelerates toward the outer reaches of Earth's atmosphere, guided by test pilots; the aircraft breaks apart and falls from the sky, killing the flight's co-pilot. 2026-06-13 A simple error years prior causes the deadliest single-plane crash in history. 2026-06-13 An aerial tour over the places made famous by America's most influential men and women. 2026-06-13 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. 2026-06-13 Louisiana's wetlands and underwater oil fields. 2026-06-13 A coast-to-coast aerial journey across America, visiting locations made famous by movies such as Rocky, Citizen Kane, Forrest Gump and others. 2026-06-13 Explore the forests, shores, bridges and tunnels of one of American's 13 original states, New Jersey. 2026-06-13 Home to some of America's highest mountains; Mount St. Helens. 2026-06-13 Natural wonders, manmade marvels, hidden treasures and places of inspiration. 2026-06-13 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. 2026-06-13 A flight over Arizona explores the state's storied past, architectural achievements and landscapes, including America's natural wonder, the Grand Canyon. 2026-06-13 An aerial tour over America's Great Plains tracks the prairies, farms, oilfields and wildlife. 2026-06-13 Vast cotton fields, Gulf coast beaches; famous Civil Rights marches; NASCAR's most dangerous track; steel factories. 2026-06-13 The Norwegian Epic is a billion-dollar showboat with more than 20 bars and restaurants and pool decks that transform into nightclubs. 2026-06-13 Le Boreal is built to take on the demanding waters of the Southern Ocean. 2026-06-13 MSC's biggest cruise ship navigates tight Mediterranean harbors, offering a brand-new water park, classic excursions and Cirque du Soleil at Sea. 2026-06-13 The Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship sets sail on her first voyage, and her captain faces a tough decision when a North Atlantic tempest forms. 2026-06-14