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Aircraft Stories
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Aircraft Stories

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Stars : Peter Dickson

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Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Jan 9, 2008

Official sites : Discovery UK - Episode List

Language : English

Production companies : Llanishen Films

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Jan 9, 2008

Official sites : Discovery UK - Episode List

Language : English

Production companies : Llanishen Films

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Aircraft Stories (2007)

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Episode 1 • Jan 09, 2008
American Fighters
Profiling the obstacles faced by the designers of the most advanced fighter aeroplanes of the past 50 years and the US's obsession with air dominance.
Episode 2 • Jan 10, 2008
American Flying Boats
Once used for both commerce and combat, the unique capabilities of these machines made them indispensable to the growth of aviation.
Episode 3 • Jan 13, 2008
Wings Of Sweden
See how a country with limited resources was able to develop state-of-the-art military aircraft that remain unique and deadly to this day.
Episode 4 • Jan 14, 2008
European Airliners
From the first commercial airline and the first all-metal aircraft, through a series of startling successes and daring failures, see every step of this exciting journey.
Episode 5 • Jan 15, 2008
Russian Space
Discover how the masterminds of the Soviet space program stunned the world with their accomplishments, from Sputnik to Mir and the ISS.
Episode 6 • Jan 16, 2008
British Fighter Aircraft
Follow the development of Britain's fighter aircraft through the 20th century, including how valuable they were during the first and second world wars.
Episode 7 • Jan 17, 2008
American Military Helicopters
Profiling how these once-ridiculed modes of transport have evolved into some of the most useful combat vehicles ever.
Episode 8 • Jan 20, 2008
American Naval Aircraft
Examining the largest of all ships: the monumental aircraft carrier, and the fighter planes and bombers that fly from them.
Episode 9 • Jan 21, 2008
Russian Bombers
From the bizarre to the brilliant, take a look at the massive and powerful bombers of Soviet Russia. Some of these creations have to be seen to be believed.
Episode 10 • Jan 22, 2008
European Naval Aircraft
The widespread hostilities of WWII proved the importance of aircraft that could operate both in the air and from the water.
Episode 11 • Jan 23, 2008
Germany's Aircraft
During WWII, Luftwaffe pilots ruled the skies with fighters such as the Messerschmitt BF-109 and Focke Wulf. Trace the progress of Germany's aircraft.
Episode 12 • May 04, 2007
British Bombers
The Blenheim, the Wellington and the Lancaster are a few of the British bombers that evoke vivid memories in the minds of WWII veterans.
Episode 13 • Jan 27, 2008
American Transports
Showing some of the most amazing airlifters in service today and delving into their distinguished service records spanning the globe.
Episode 14 • Jan 28, 2008
Airpower In Europe
The US has long been a major component of security forces protecting Western Europe. This association has an honourable history dating back to WWI.
Episode 15 • Jan 29, 2008
Russian Helicopters
Discover the intriguing story of the Soviet aviation industry and explore the development of its expertise and ingenuity in rotor-powered flight.
Episode 16 • Jan 30, 2008
Wings Of Italy
Telling the story of Italian military aviation, marked by peaks of design brilliance as well as misfortune and poor timing.
Episode 17 • May 26, 2008
British Air Power
Examining the development of British tactical air power from WWII to the Gulf War, including the diverse and dynamic fleet of military aircraft.
Episode 18 • May 27, 2008
American Bombers
Chronicling nearly 100 years of US aircraft achievements, from the early visionaries to the technological advancements of the modern bomber fleet.
Episode 19 • May 04, 2007
Russian Fighters
Tracing the development of fighter aircraft from the days of Tsar Nicholas II through to the democratic Russian Federation.
Episode 20 • May 29, 2008
Russian Transport
Transport planes provided the backbone for Red Army air assaults during several wars. There have since been many new designs, including jet seaplanes.
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