2008

S1.E1 ∙ American Fighters

Wed, Jan 09, 2008

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.

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S1.E2 ∙ American Flying Boats

Thu, Jan 10, 2008

Once used for both commerce and combat, the unique capabilities of these machines made them indispensable to the growth of aviation.

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S1.E3 ∙ Wings Of Sweden

Sun, Jan 13, 2008

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.

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S1.E4 ∙ European Airliners

Mon, Jan 14, 2008

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.

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S1.E5 ∙ Russian Space

Tue, Jan 15, 2008

Discover how the masterminds of the Soviet space program stunned the world with their accomplishments, from Sputnik to Mir and the ISS.

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S1.E6 ∙ British Fighter Aircraft

Wed, Jan 16, 2008

Follow the development of Britain's fighter aircraft through the 20th century, including how valuable they were during the first and second world wars.

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S1.E7 ∙ American Military Helicopters

Thu, Jan 17, 2008

Profiling how these once-ridiculed modes of transport have evolved into some of the most useful combat vehicles ever.

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S1.E8 ∙ American Naval Aircraft

Sun, Jan 20, 2008

Examining the largest of all ships: the monumental aircraft carrier, and the fighter planes and bombers that fly from them.

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S1.E9 ∙ Russian Bombers

Mon, Jan 21, 2008

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.

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S1.E10 ∙ European Naval Aircraft

Tue, Jan 22, 2008

The widespread hostilities of WWII proved the importance of aircraft that could operate both in the air and from the water.

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S1.E11 ∙ Germany's Aircraft

Wed, Jan 23, 2008

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.

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S1.E12 ∙ British Bombers

Fri, May 04, 2007

The Blenheim, the Wellington and the Lancaster are a few of the British bombers that evoke vivid memories in the minds of WWII veterans.

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S1.E13 ∙ American Transports

Sun, Jan 27, 2008

Showing some of the most amazing airlifters in service today and delving into their distinguished service records spanning the globe.

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S1.E14 ∙ Airpower In Europe

Mon, Jan 28, 2008

The US has long been a major component of security forces protecting Western Europe. This association has an honourable history dating back to WWI.

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S1.E15 ∙ Russian Helicopters

Tue, Jan 29, 2008

Discover the intriguing story of the Soviet aviation industry and explore the development of its expertise and ingenuity in rotor-powered flight.

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S1.E16 ∙ Wings Of Italy

Wed, Jan 30, 2008

Telling the story of Italian military aviation, marked by peaks of design brilliance as well as misfortune and poor timing.

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S1.E17 ∙ British Air Power

Mon, May 26, 2008

Examining the development of British tactical air power from WWII to the Gulf War, including the diverse and dynamic fleet of military aircraft.

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S1.E18 ∙ American Bombers

Tue, May 27, 2008

Chronicling nearly 100 years of US aircraft achievements, from the early visionaries to the technological advancements of the modern bomber fleet.

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S1.E19 ∙ Russian Fighters

Fri, May 04, 2007

Tracing the development of fighter aircraft from the days of Tsar Nicholas II through to the democratic Russian Federation.

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S1.E20 ∙ Russian Transport

Thu, May 29, 2008

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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