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Thud Pilots II
Rise of the Hunter Killer
2021·1h 24m·★ 10.0
Based off the spellbinding book Thud Pilot, the much anticipated sequel to the 2018 award-winning documentary Thud Pilots continues the story and legacy of the most iconic fighter in the Vietnam War, the F-15 Thunderchief. Thud Pilots II reveals the rise of the Hunter Killer mission and the pilots who refused to be beat despite their hands being tied.
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Best suited to viewers who want to leave a watch with something concrete to think about or learn from.
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Light commitment · 1h 24m
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