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Storming Las Vegas: How a Cuban-Born, Soviet-Trained Commando Took Down the Strip to the Tune of Five World-Class Hotels, Three Armored Ca
Immediately gripping and thoroughly harrowing, Storming Las Vegas tells the story of a remarkable true-life crime spreea story that was previously squashed so as not to disturb tourism, in the ultimate proof of what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. ()
WWII Warbird Ride Experience
Discovery has partnered with Excitations, a premier gifting company offering unique life experiences as memory-making gifts, to offer Discovery Experiences – unforgettable gifts of exploration, excitement and fun. From formula race car driving to shark diving to whitewater rafting, Discovery inspires you to explore and experience the world around you.Climb into the cockpit of one of the world's most graceful fighter planes for a rollercoaster ride through the sky. Experience the thrills of flight as experienced in World War II aboard a real 1940's North American AT-6F aircraft. Loops, Cuban Eights, Hammerhead Turns, Immelmans –are just a few of the spine-tingling maneuvers you can experience first hand with an experienced pilot at the controls. From mild to wild, the intensity and level of acrobatics is up to you.Meet your certified instructor at the airport for a short safety briefing and historical overview of the aircraft's role during WWIIPut on a parachute and climb aboard a 1940's North American AT-6F aircraftSpin, loop and roll – as much as you desireIf you wish, take over the controls and experience the excitement of flying – both the pilot and passenger have a set of controlsCommemorate the thrills of the day with a recorded DVD of your flight from the inside of the planeDon't worry about scheduling, a Discovery Experiences recipient can book at their convenience.Learn more at Excitations.com.
Wings: American Pride DVD Set
From supersonic F-22 stealth fighters to deadly Apache helicopters to the newest unmanned combat aircraft, the United States possesses the most superior, technologically advanced air force in the world.Beginning with the Wright Brothers first flight in Kitty Hawk, The Ultimate Guide: Planes tells how aviation evolved to where it is today and shows how military air power has played an important role in improving the safety and speed of passenger flight.In Aircraft Stories: American Fighters, watch thrilling combat footage from World War II, Korea and Vietnam and learn why, even in today's modern military, expert piloting skills are still just as important as cutting-edge technology.The need for a balanced attack is illustrated again in Wings Over Afghanistan, where you'll get an inside look at guerrilla ground troops working together with heavily-armed, high-tech aircraft to form an efficient, unified combat unit.Not all of the military's flying aces are involved in battle. In Thunderbirds, you'll hear from the U.S. Air Force's most elite pilots, a six-man team handpicked to showcase the supremacy of the American military in international air shows.Through these different examinations of aviation in this country, you'll quickly understand why the ability to conquer the sky has become a central element of our American pride.
