Mission Critical

In a postwar world teetering on the brink of nuclear threat, the U.S. is determined to gain crucial intelligence on the Soviet military's capabilities. To tackle this challenge, WWII bomber pilot Carl Bridger partners with aviation legend Clarence "Kelly" Johnson to develop groundbreaking reconnaissance aircraft like the U-2, A-12, and SR-71 spy planes. Bridger's dual role as a CIA agent and Air Force Reserve pilot places him at the forefront of high-altitude missions that push the limits of technology and human endurance.