Episodes
- S2 E1 - The Helicopter: From Dreams To RealityMarch 4, 199222minIn the 1920's, early autogyros made breakthroughs in rotating wing design, and by the 1930's military interest propelled helicopter development. Advances in controls, and the availability of lightweight turbine engines finally made a practical helicopter.This video is currently unavailable
- S2 E2 - Air Forts Of The WarNovember 27, 199126minThe World War II bombers were capable of delivering an arsenal of destruction. Aerial warfare became a team effort that relied on coordination, accuracy and determination with up to 10 men in an aircraft, and sometimes 1,000 airplanes in a formation.This video is currently unavailable
- S2 E3 - First JetsDecember 4, 199126minWhen jet engines appeared, a whole new set of problems appeared with them. For pilots, the early jets were a nightmare. Trained to fly propeller aircraft, pilots found themselves in need of drastic changes in technique.This video is currently unavailable
- S2 E4 - Airliners: Passengers Join The Jet AgeMarch 11, 199222minWW2 aviation advances such as hard runways, large long range aircraft and cabin pressurization set the stage for growing passenger transport after the war. Soon jets slashed travel times and brought unheard of growth in mass transportation.This video is currently unavailable
- S2 E5 - The Big BombersMarch 18, 199222minDevelopment of jet engines and the tensions of the Cold War pushed development of long-range bombers that could fly around the world. While designers grappled with structural challenges, pilots struggled with the complexity of flying gigantic machines.This video is currently unavailable
- S2 E6 - Jet Fighters: Wings Of LighteningMarch 25, 199222minThe U.S. and Russia rivalry developed jet fighters with fantastic speeds and high tech weapons. Computers were unseen co-pilot and some fighters only fired guided missiles. Before long a new generation of highly maneuverable dog-fighting jets was needed.This video is currently unavailable
- S2 E7 - General Aviation: Barnstormers To BusinessmenApril 1, 199222minFlying for sport, business, agriculture or photo survey, a fleet of mostly single-engine planes comprises the fastest growing segment of aviation. General aviation is usually not state of the art, but rather clever uses of existing affordable technology.This video is currently unavailable
- S2 E8 - Supersonic Bombers: The Elusive SearchApril 8, 199222minIn the early 1960's, the U.S. Strategic Air Command wanted high-flying supersonic bombers like the B-58 Hustler and the XB-70. But now the newest bombers are sub-sonic: the low-flying, radar-evading B-1B, and the high tech B-2 Stealth bomber.This video is currently unavailable
- S2 E9 - Locusts Of WarApril 15, 199222minThe helicopter took on an offensive role for the Vietnam War. Bristling with cannons, rockets and guided missiles, created the gunships. Now the American Apache and Russian Hind are equipped with infrared night vision and lethal anti-tank weapons.This video is currently unavailable
- S2 E10 - Attack AircraftMay 13, 199222minWhen a fighter or bomber strikes ground forces, it is acting as an attack aircraft. Many fighters can play this role, but recent wars have shown the value of dedicated attack aircraft, designed to hit hard and survive extensive battle damage.This video is currently unavailable
- S2 E11 - Faster Than The Eye And Higher Than The SkyMay 20, 199222minFrom the early days of flight, the military looked behind enemy lines with better and better spy planes. After the top secret U-2 was shot down over Russia, Lockheed developed the SR-71. Flying at Mach 3 near the edge of space, it out flew any missile.This video is currently unavailable
- S2 E12 - Experiments In FlightJune 3, 199222minChuck Yeager's X-1 flight through the "sound barrier" set the stage for the U.S. experimental X-program, a systematic exploration of fresh ideas in aviation. Pilots flew at the cutting edge of technology in untried, untested, and unknown aircraft.This video is currently unavailable
- S2 E13 - Rocket AircraftJune 10, 199222minIn the 1920s, aircraft designers began searching for ways to incorporate the powerful propulsion of rockets into their flying machines. Efforts to harness and control rocket propulsion resulted in many failures but also some dramatic successes.This video is currently unavailable
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- Directors
- Neil HollanderRick Gordon
- Producers
- Peter MarisMark H Tuttle
- Starring
- Neil Armstrong
- Studio
- Kinonation
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