Wings
Aviation history series which aired on the Discovery Channel family of networks. Originally called Great Planes.
4. The Jolly Greens
0.0Oct 23, 2002 · 45 min
One of the most unsung heroes of the Southeast Asian War were Winch Men. Lowered from large camouflage helicopters into the tropical foliage, these "Green Giants" rescued fallen American pilots from the clutches of the Viet Cong. Each mission brought together new technology and human resourcefulness for one purpose: to "get the pilot out."