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Across the Pacific

A PBS documentary chronicles the collaborative efforts of Juan Trippe, Charles Lindbergh, Igor Sikorsky, and Hugo Leuteritz as they establish a comprehensive airline network in South America, with Trippe's innovative vision guiding the project.

A documentary series charts the rise of a pioneering airline in South America, spearheaded by visionary leaders Juan Trippe, Charles Lindbergh, Igor Sikorsky, and Hugo Leuteritz, as they aim to revolutionize global air travel.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Airborne

1. Airborne

Aired: May 18, 2020

Aviation pioneers navigate the challenges of establishing themselves in a rap...

Episode 2 Latin Laboratory

2. Latin Laboratory

Aired: May 25, 2020

Pioneers of aviation break new ground by designing and building bigger seapla...

Episode 3 Another Ocean

3. Another Ocean

Aired: Jun 1, 2020

Pan Am sets its sights on a pioneering air route to Asia, connecting the glob...

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Current Status: Ended

Genres:History