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Season 1 – Great Planes

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A series that looks back at aviation history and the design of military planes.
Great Planes — Season 1

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Paul "Max" Moga

Host

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 29, 2008 A-1 Skyraider The carrier jet the Skyraider was used by the Navy for three decades and lauded by Air Force engineers. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 29, 2008 F-111 The F-111 bomber survived more missions than any other plane during the Vietnam War because of its unique swing-wing design. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 5, 2008 B-29 Bomber The B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay bombs Hiroshima. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 5, 2008 P-40 Warhawk The rugged P-40 serves as the Army Air Force front-line fighter at the start of World War II. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 12, 2008 XB-70 Cost overruns and design problems ground the North American Aviation XB-70. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 12, 2008 P-51 Mustang The P-51 Mustang becomes one of the greatest long-range fighters in aviation history. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 19, 2008 B-24 The Consolidated B-24 Liberator sees service on global Allied fronts. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 19, 2008 B-25 Bomber The B-25 bomber was known for its adaptability and was used by many Allied air forces during World War II. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 26, 2008 Lockheed P-38 Lightning The P-38 proved to be versatile as it was used as an escort, a fighter and a reconnaissance plane during World War II. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 26, 2008 F-15 Eagle The F-15 Eagle tactical fighter was designed to gain superiority in air combat when facing a greater number of enemy planes. Details

Season Info

Network
Discovery Channel
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 29, 2008