On a US Air Force base, something unimaginable is happening: the Americans are giving a group of Soviet military officials a tour of some of their most dangerous frontline aircraft. With the Cold War as good as over, the Americans proudly show off the technology that helped them win.But as they begin the tour, the Soviets’ attention is immediately grabbed by one particular aircraft in a distant corner of the hangar.Oblivious to this fixation, the Americans position the tour group beside the majestic F-16 – the most agile combat jet of its generation. But the Soviets couldn’t care less.Confused by their disinterest, the Americans move to their crown jewel: the mighty F-15, the USAF’s undefeated air superiority fighter. But the Soviets won’t stop nudging each other and pointing at the strange-looking aircraft in the corner.For decades, this was the machine that had fuelled their nightmares. Of all the aircraft in the Western arsenal, this was the one they considered the greatest threat of all: the infamous “Whispering Death”…—Join Dark Skies as we explore the world of aviation with cinematic short documentaries featuring the biggest and fastest airplanes ever built, top-secret military projects, and classified missions with hidden untold true stories. Including US, German, and Soviet warplanes, along with aircraft developments that took place during World War I, World War 2, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf War, and special operations mission in between. As images and footage of actual events are not always available, Dark Skies sometimes utilizes similar historical images and footage for dramatic effect and soundtracks for emotional impact. We do our best to keep it as visually accurate as possible.All content on Dark Skies is researched, produced, and presented in historical context for educational purposes. We are history enthusiasts and are not always experts in some areas, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with corrections, additional information, or new ideas.