History of Aviation(1977)
Overview
From the first men in their flying machines to World War One, from the first Atlantic crossing to the supersonic era, this is the story of the most daredevil challenges the world has ever known, braved by the men and women who wrote the history of human flight.
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Miniseries
7 episodes • 1977Avg: 10.0
Miniseries
7 episodes • 1977Avg: 10.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | May 3, 1977 | 10.0 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | May 10, 1977 | 10.0 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 17, 1977 | 10.0 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | May 24, 1977 | 10.0 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | May 31, 1977 | 10.0 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Jun 7, 1977 | 10.0 |
| 7 | Episode 7 | Jun 14, 1977 | 10.0 |
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