Watch Pensacola: Wings of Gold

Name: Pensacola: Wings of Gold
Genre: Action & Adventure
Released: 1997-09-15
Cast: James Brolin

TV-14
1997
3 Seasons
6.0 (881)

Pensacola: Wings of Gold is an American military drama television series created by William Blinn and produced by Fireworks International. The show first aired in the 90s and continued until 2000. The show was set in Pensacola, Florida, at the Naval Air Station Pensacola.

Starring actor James Brolin as Lt. Col. Bill Kelly, the show offers a glimpse at the challenges that the brave men and women of the military face every day. The series follows the life of the pilots who fly F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets, as they balance their personal and professional lives while serving their country.

Bill Kelly is a former Top Gun pilot who has been assigned to train the next generation of pilots at the Navy's elite fighter pilot school. He is joined by a team of experienced pilots, each skilled and daring in their own way. Together, they train and fly in some of the most advanced fighter jets in the world, honing the skills they'll need to protect the country in future conflicts.

The show also features an ensemble cast of young pilots, mechanics, and other support personnel whose lives intersect with the main characters. These characters, hailing from all walks of life, work and play in the high-pressure environment of the naval base while trying to balance their personal and professional lives.

The show is filled with thrilling aerial sequences, offering an unparalleled view of some of the world's most advanced fighter jets in action. The show also shines a light on the heavy toll the military and service have on individuals and their families.

Beyond the high-flying action sequences, the show offers a glimpse of the complex human emotions that arise from life in the military. The pilots often struggle to balance their professional ambitions with the intense pressure of risking their lives every time they take to the sky. Meanwhile, relationships between colleagues and lovers alike are tested as they work long hours in hostile waters or on land.

Despite its serious tone, the show also featured its share of lighthearted moments. The camaraderie between teammates was an important element, with the cast often sharing laughs over drinks or sports.

As a whole, Pensacola: Wings of Gold offers a fascinating, multifaceted look into the world of military aviation. The series features a compelling combination of military action, human drama, and lighthearted humor, making it an engaging and unforgettable viewing experience for all audiences.

Pensacola: Wings of Gold is a series that ran for 3 seasons (67 episodes) between September 15, 1997 and on Fireworks International

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22. SOCEX: Final Exams

May 20, 2000

When fears of a terrorist attack cause a special exercise to be delayed, the assassin sneaks away and becomes a threat to Kelly and Hammer. Kate returns, considering another's marriage proposal when she gets no encouraging signs from Kelly. Spoon and Ice's relationship heats up to the point that Kelly says one of them will have to be reassigned elsewhere.

21. Brothers

May 13, 2000

Kelly returns to his hometown, Marfa, Texas, to be honored. He discovers two bodies. Back at the base Capone and Spoon talk to recruiters.

20. Casualties of War

May 6, 2000

When a peace-keeping mission strands Burner in the jungles of San Felipe with rebel forces searching for him, Kelly and Hammer try to get permission to mount a rescue.

19. Return to Glory

April 29, 2000

Burner returns, attached to the Special Operations Training Group, to prepare the 18th M.E.U. for a mission.

18. Answered Prayers

April 22, 2000

Abby meets Mark, an attractive man, coaching soccer, and begins a love affair with him. Then she finds out that the man is already married, and worse, to a marine sergeant air controller who was under investigation for a near miss involving her. The man tells his wife that Abby blackmailed him into sex for testimony clearing her.

17. Pensacola Shootout

February 26, 2000

It's Blaze vs. Ice in the Pensacola Shootout, where the Marines, Air Force, Navy and RAF all send two of their best pilots to compete. Spoon is Ice's wingman. Also there is an opening for a female astronaut; Hammer worries that Megan has a drinking problem.

16. Crash Test

February 19, 2000

After his daughter is injured in a car accident, Kelly takes her out on an plane trip to a remote cabin but the small plane starts having mechanical problems. They land, but have no way of calling for help and she starts having complications from the first accident and may die. Hammer, Capone and Ice try to find them.

15. Busted

February 12, 2000

When Spoon's plane malfunctions, counterfeit parts are discovered to be the cause and an investigation begins. Hammer meets a lawyer who feigns interest in him but is actually questioning him. Kate's niece, Megan, is running the Bucket in her absence. Meanwhile Teri handles the estate of Spoon's father and as a result, receives a lucrative job offer.

14. At Poverty Level

February 5, 2000

After a case of spousal abuse, Kelly goes to Washington to ask for raises for enlisted men. There he meets Ali, an old flame, and they rekindle the fire. Ice goes out with Dr. Brandon. Hammer has a close call.

13. Article 32

January 29, 2000

After a helo pilot fails a training test, he gets himself killed, and Kelly is accused in an Article 32 hearing. The deceased marine wrote letters to his mother, a congresswoman, which contradict the truth and seemingly prove Kelly's guilt. Spoon, Mad Dog and Capone testify. Hammer and Col. Drayton offer moral support.

12. Aces

November 27, 1999

Hammer, Kelly and Ice fly some replacement Hornets out to an aircraft carrier and are assigned a supporting role in a combat mission. Kelly becomes an ace. Meanwhile Kate investigates her deceased husband's past after she finds a picture of a woman with whom she thinks he had an affair.

11. On the Tee

November 20, 1999

A reckless private collects some ordinance after an exercise, instead of calling EOD. While doing an inventory, Spoon and Abby are caught in an explosion and Capone is hit. Spoon starts hallucinating as he drifts in and out of consciousness, but rescuers can not get to them until unexploded ordinance is dealt with. Kelly and Hammer try to determine what happened.

10. Don't Ask, Don't Tell

November 13, 1999

Spoon gets a visit from an old friend whose lies put him in an uncomfortable position. The worthless son of a famed pilot causes problems on a mission led by Spoon and Ice. Capone arranges a photo shoot at the beach house with a bevy of scantily-clad women.

9. True Stories

November 6, 1999

Johnny Terelli, Capone's brother, comes to visit but doesn't tell Eddie that he is being pursued by both an FBI agent and a murderous Russian mobster, which endangers both Spoon and Ice. Country musician Gary Allan gives Kate and Mad Dog backstage passes and sings "Smoke Rings in the Dark."

8. Behind Enemy Lines

October 30, 1999

A mini mart robbery turns into a hostage situation. Meanwhile Capone tries to help out Kate with the local mob and her jukebox.

7. Burke's Breach

October 23, 1999

The unit will be learning Burke's Breach, a combined attack strategem or set of tactics. General Burke, a former mentor of Kelly's, visits the unit, but his strange behavior endangers men during an exercise and Capone's career is threatened. Kelly discovers Burke's behavior may be caused by exposure to chemicals during the Gulf War.

6. Tattoo

October 16, 1999

Missiles are stolen from the base. Schaeffer, a Marine, saves Ice from a fire but when his burning shirt is torn off, a tattoo of a swastika is revealed and he is suspected of the theft. Meanwhile, Teri returns and guilt seems to keep her and Spoon apart. While Teri and Capone are present, Spoon uses a toast that Ice taught him on the night they almost became romantic.

5. Officers and Gentleman

October 4, 1999

Spoon and Ice look for a new roommate who can serve as a buffer between them. They and Capone undergo survival training. Kate goes out with their training officer, Capt. Ray Hartley, and becomes a victim of date rape.

4. Call to Glory

October 2, 1999

Burner returns to shore and Spoon, Ice and Kate exult in his return from near death. Ice is injured by an explosion and is medically grounded by her doctor until her arm is strong enough to work the ejector lever. Spoon is jealous of the doctor and is having trouble getting over his near romance with Ice. Kelly investigates to try and find where the unexploded ordinance came from.

3. A Wing and A Prayer

September 20, 1999

Burner, Hammer and Kelly are on a carrier. Burner's plane loses radio reception and navigation after possibly being struck by lightning during a storm. Because of heavy rain he cannot see the carrier and he may run out of fuel and crash. Back on shore Spoon and Ice nearly become romantic before Capone alerts them about the danger Burner is in, whereupon they rush to base.

2. Gypsy Tumble

September 18, 1999

Spoon's car is stolen and, on Kate's advice, he turns to Capone for help. Kelly's daughter visits from college. Kelly recruits Cricket to be in the corner of a boxer.

1. Tip of the Spear

September 11, 1999

After Jack Hightower's car is blown up in Cairo, Kelly re-evaluates and decides he wants to be in a combat unit.

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Where to Watch Pensacola: Wings of Gold

Pensacola: Wings of Gold is available for streaming on the Fireworks International website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Pensacola: Wings of Gold on demand at Amazon.