Air Warriors - Season 6 - Eps 9: Zero
The Japanese's A6M Zero was the most feared airplane at the beginning of World War II, designed to cause death and destruction on an incredible scale. With the legendary Zero leading the charge, the Imperial Japanese Navy dominated the Pacific, from Pearl Harbor to Wake Island to the Philippines. To have a shot of winning the war, the U.S. Navy needed to somehow beat this fast, nimble, and lightweight killer. Their solution: exploit the Zero's flaws by pitting its agility against the muscle of the F4U Corsair.
About Air Warriors

Title: Air Warriors
First Air Date: 2014-11-09
Last Air Date: 2023-07-23
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 5.6/10 (from 5 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 11
Total Episodes: 52
Network: Smithsonian Channel
Genres: Documentary, Reality
Production Companies: Red Rock Films
Synopsis
They are the high-flying pride of the U.S. military, one-of-a-kind warriors that, over the decades, collectively revolutionized aerial warfare. Through rare, archival footage and compelling testimonies, meet the men and women who fly and maintain these Air Warriors and see how they've overcome incredible obstacles to rule the sky.