First Flights with Neil Armstrong
S03E02 Water Birds - Floatplanes and Flying Boats
In the 1930s, colossal flying boats, akin to airborne ocean liners, began establishing international passenger routes. Simultaneously, the floatplanes competing in the Schneider Trophy races represented the pinnacle of speed and innovation in aviation, showcasing the most advanced flying technology of the time.
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Whirling Wings - Evolution of the Rotorhead
Water Birds - Floatplanes and Flying Boats
Jump to the Sky - Jet VTOL
Tail First Flying - the Canard
First Around The World
Flying Blind
Flying Wings
Flight Control - Wing Warping to Fly-by-Wire
Flash Of Glory - Aerial Combat Enters The Jet Age
Flying the Mail
Backyard Fliers - An Airplane In Every Garage
First In Speed: Air Racing
Propellers - Wings With A Twist