Behind the Wings

Join Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum's curator and Behind the Wings host Matthew Burchette as he crawls through an iconic B-52 bomber, takes a trip to The Peace Garden State and explores one of only two active B-52 bases in the United States.

Millions have flown in and out of Denver International Airport but few have seen this incredible operation from the inside out. With more than 61 million passengers per year, Denver International (DEN) is the 5th busiest airport in the United States and it takes an army to keep operations humming.

Join host Matthew Burchette as he explores the world of electronic attack in this episode of Behind the Wings. From the recently-retired EA-6B Prowler to the next generation EA-18 Growler, electronic attack plays a vital role in our nation's security.

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is the world's most widely produced aircraft with more than 44,000 units built. Join host Matthew Burchette as he goes flying over Denver Colorado and visits the Skyhawk manufacturing facility in Independence, Kansas.