Great Planes
In 1903, not only did the Wright brothers ’plane soar, but a young man named William Boeing stepped out of the Yale University gates. 13 years later, using wood, canvas and wire, the first "Boeing model", the B&W, was born. Boeing has since grown into a huge company and developed countless models, including the 1957-92 passenger jet, the 707. Later, we learn about the Constellation designed by Lockheed in the early 1940s. The fuselage of the machine evokes the graceful form of a dolphin, no wonder that with its beauty it also won the title of "Queen of Heaven". The C-69 was the first model to cross non-stop America, covering the Los Angeles-Washington DC distance in record time of 7 hours and 3 minutes. Connies were used for both military and civilian purposes until the early 1960s. This and many more stories are recounted here in Great Planes.
Cast: Luke Swann
26 episodes
- 1. Boeing B-29 SuperfortressNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 1, 1988
- 2. General Dynamics F-111 AardvarkThe story of the fighter that became a bomber. The F-111 set new standards of design, but had to wrestle with adapting high technology.CCJan 1, 1988
- 3. Grumman F-14 TomcatDefending the U.S. Navy's Aircraft Carriers the F-14 Tomcat has become as well-known for its production deadlines as for the skill of its pilots, whose mettle was tested at the Gulf of Sidra and celebrated in the film "Top Gun".CCJan 1, 1988
- 4. Convair B-36 PeacemakerNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 1, 1988
- 5. North American XB-70 ValkyrieNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 1, 1988
- 6. General Dynamics F-16 Fighting FalconNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 1, 1988
- 7. Consolidated B-24 LiberatorNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 1, 1988
- 8. Boeing B-17 Flying FortressNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 1, 1988
- 9. Boeing B-52 StratofortressNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 1, 1988
- 10. Lockheed P-38 LightningNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 1, 1988
- 11. Douglas DC-3/C-47 DakotaNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 1, 1988
- 12. North American F-86 SabreNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 1, 1988
- 13. British Aerospace/McDonnell Douglas HarrierNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 1, 1988
- 14. Northrop F-5 Freedom FighterNo synopsis available yet.CCMar 31, 1988
- 15. North American F-100 Super SabreNo synopsis available yet.CCApr 1, 1988
- 16. Lockheed ConstellationNo synopsis available yet.CCApr 2, 1988
- 17. Episode 17No synopsis available yet.CCApr 3, 1988
- 18. Grumman F-6F HellcatNo synopsis available yet.CCApr 4, 1988
- 19. Martin B-57 CanberraNo synopsis available yet.CCApr 5, 1988
- 20. Consolidated PBY CatalinaNo synopsis available yet.CCApr 6, 1988
- 21. Republic P-47 ThunderboltRoughly twice the weight of other World War II fighters, the Jug's cumbersome appearance belied its speed and firepower. As frontline fighters, escorts for heavy bombers, and fighter-bombers, the sturdy planes saw action in both Europe and the Pacific.CC58minApr 7, 1988
- 22. McDonnell-Douglas F-15 EagleNo synopsis available yet.CCApr 8, 1988
- 23. Douglas A-26 InvaderNo synopsis available yet.CCApr 9, 1988
- 24. Republic F-105 ThunderchiefNo synopsis available yet.CCApr 10, 1988
- 25. Douglas A-1 SkyraiderThe consummate carrier jet, the A-1 was such a success that the Navy used it for three decades. Air Force engineers considered its design the pinnacle of piston-powered aviation.CC45minApr 11, 1988
- 26. Vought F4U CorsairNo synopsis available yet.CCApr 12, 1988
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Great Planes
In 1903, not only did the Wright brothers ’plane soar, but a young man named William Boeing stepped out of the Yale University gates. 13 years later, using wood, canvas and wire, the first "Boeing model", the B&W, was born. Boeing has since grown into a huge company and developed countless models, including the 1957-92 passenger jet, the 707. Later, we learn about the Constellation designed by Lockheed in the early 1940s. The fuselage of the machine evokes the graceful form of a dolphin, no wonder that with its beauty it also won the title of "Queen of Heaven". The C-69 was the first model to cross non-stop America, covering the Los Angeles-Washington DC distance in record time of 7 hours and 3 minutes. Connies were used for both military and civilian purposes until the early 1960s. This and many more stories are recounted here in Great Planes.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Barry Cawthorn
- Cast
- Luke Swann
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English, Hungarian
Where to watch
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