The 12-part series chronicles the remarkable evolution of the airplane, spanning both peaceful and wartime contexts, from its inaugural flight on Kitty Hawk's sandy dunes to supersonic flights at the edge of space.
Aired: Sep 12, 1988The next episode delves into the exciting history of aviation, featuring pion...
Aired: Sep 19, 1988Master aviators, test pilots, and pilots who pushed boundaries will be showca...
Aired: Sep 26, 1988Next episode: "The Rise of Aerial Warfare in World War I"
Aired: Oct 3, 1988Aircraft have transformed naval warfare since World War II, enabling pilots t...
Aired: Oct 10, 1988The next episode explores the significance of bombers, from their dominance i...
Aired: Oct 17, 1988Next episode: Exploring the heroic tales of World War II fighter pilots and t...
Aired: Oct 24, 1988Trailblazing pioneers of aviation defied the odds to design and build enormou...
Aired: Oct 31, 1988The revolutionary jet engine transformed commercial air travel, having a prof...
Aired: Nov 7, 1988
Aired: Nov 14, 1988The next episode explores the fascinating history of speed, tracing its evolu...
Aired: Nov 21, 1988Aired: Nov 28, 1988The next episode explores the evolution of vertical flight, from early helico...
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