E-3 AWACS: Defending NATO skies | NATO Classic Film #nato #awacs #e3 #sentry #russia #ukraine

Join this channel to get access to perks: Our brand new Teemill shop is here; This classic 1986 North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) documentary concentrates on the NATO role of the Boeing E-3A Sentry surveillance aircraft - also known as AWACS (Airborne Early Warning and Control System). Opening shots of historic fortresses and other defensive installations lead to the statement that “today we need a lot more than brick walls“. Still a part of modern defence is the E-3A aircraft, which is “patrolling in constant skywatch“ above Europe. It is operated by the Airborne Early Warning Force, based at Geilenkirchen in Germany - an international force. A typical mission is shown, featuring aircraft codenamed “Magic 50“ and “Magic 54“. Four Soviet aircraft are noted on radar - two turn back but two “Bear“ long range bombers e