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- Status: Ended
- First Aired: July 3, 2012
- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 3
- Genres: Documentary
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Pioneers in Aviation(2012)
Overview
EMMY-nominated PBS documentary covering the history of American aviation, from the Wright Brothers to the very frontiers of space.
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Season 1
3 episodes • 2012Avg: 10.0
Season 1
3 episodes • 2012Avg: 10.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Early Years | Jul 3, 2012 | 10.0 |
| 2 | The War Years | Jul 10, 2012 | 10.0 |
| 3 | The Race To The Moon | Jul 17, 2012 | 10.0 |
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