The program consists of former fighter pilots sharing their stories of actual dogfights in which they took part, combined with computer-generated imagery (CGI) to give the viewer a better perspective of what it is like to engage in aerial combat.

[1] The show has simulated not only air combat, but also surface sea combat, as in the case of Taffy 3's stand against the Japanese Center Force, and the Royal Navy's pursuit and destruction of the German battleship Bismarck, which included the Bismarck being hit by torpedo bombers.

Simulated models include views from the cockpit, pilots visible through canopies, and battle damage.

Jet and prop powered aircraft and ships from various eras from the First World War to the late 20th century are featured.

[2] The original special continues to air occasionally and has been recently updated to reflect the current series logo.

After each battle, the show usually features a short biography about the pilots and the conflicts they were involved in, and then the credits roll.

[3][4] Dogfights: The Game puts players in interactive recreations of actual episodes from the TV show.