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Series which celebrates an unlikely story of outstanding British aviation achievement at a time of national austerity, the breathtaking planes that were built and the remarkable men who flew them.
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Based on archival footage, appreciates engineering genius and celebrates the long-term survival of the ‘jumbo jet’.
Britain's iconic and 'secretive' engineering companies reveal how they build the world's most amazing machines. The first part of the series "How to build a nuclear submarine" a documentary following the construction of the Astute nuclear submarine. The second part of the series "How to build a jumbo jet engine", the story of the thousands of people who design, build and test engines at Rolls-Royce’s manufacturing plants in Derby and across the UK, making Rolls-Royce a central part of life for the people of places like Derby. The third and final part of the series "How to build Britain's secret engineers" when the documentary team follows workers at a leading British company on a global journey, as they reveal a handful of their secretive projects including getting Chinook helicopters ready for front line service.
2013: four Frenchmen are arrested in Punta Cana with 700 kg of cocaine — none fit the trafficker profile. This documentary asks: who was behind the bust?
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The Australian International Airshow, also called the Avalon Airshow, is a large air show held biennially at Avalon Airport, between Melbourne and Geelong in Victoria. The event has a strong focus on military aviation, featuring aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force, United States Navy and the United States Air Force. Representatives from other air arms have also appeared at the airshow on many occasions, including aircraft from the Royal Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force and many others. It has been said by air show organisers to be the largest air show in the southern hemisphere.
Through the eyes of the heroes, experience realistic mid-air combat and see revealing interviews with the last surviving WWII veterans in War Heroes Of The Skies. From the WWII aircrew officer who doused a fire on the wing of his aircraft while 20,000 ft in the sky, to the phantom fighter pilot who took out four MiGs over Vietnam in the most celebrated dog fight of the modern era. Presented by Lord Ashcroft, these are all stories of superhuman endurance, selfless courage and heroism beyond the call of duty. Using vintage aircraft such as Spitfires fighters and Lancaster bombers, aerial stunt teams and state-of-the-art camera technology, the series brings to life the exploits of the world's greatest military air heroes. The series features realistic mid-air combat sequences, revealing interviews with the last surviving veterans, rare archive footage and cutting-edge CGI to transport viewers back in time to experience the reality of air combat.
Want to learn something new and have a little fun along the way? Join curator Matthew Burchette as he goes behind the scenes to explore some of history’s most iconic aerospace treasures.
Mighty Planes explores the art and science of aviation, on planes that soar to faraway places on astounding missions. From preparation, loading and take off, through the journey and to the landing and unloading, viewers will experience the high-stakes and high-stress jobs through the eyes and lives of the characters that make it all happen. Featuring the genius of flight technology with the aid of high-end CGI, shot in HD, and recorded in 5.1 surround sound, MIGHTY PLANES captures all the action as it happens.
Documentary series exploring what happens when flights lose control.
AFP: American Fighter Pilot is a reality series broadcast briefly on CBS in 2002. It followed three Air Force officers as they trained to become pilots of F-15 fighter jets at Tyndall Air Force Base outside of Panama City, Florida. The series included footage of their experiences in the air, as well as interactions with their families and instructors. Directors Tony Scott and Ridley Scott were co-executive producers. Unsuccessful in the ratings, the series was cancelled after two episodes.
The lush Hawaiian Islands provide a dramatic backdrop as the pilots of Windward Aviation risk injury and even death as they perform rescues in this tropical paradise.
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Battle Stations is a documentary series of 1 hour episodes, which uses archive footage, re-enactments and first-hand accounts from the crews, to follow the machines and technology implemented from the Second World War to the Gulf War in the land, air and sea.
Airline is an American reality television series that showcases the daily happenings of passengers, ground workers and on-board staff members of Southwest Airlines. The series debuted on January 5, 2004 on A&E and ran for three seasons.
Garth Barnard has a lifelong passion and unshakeable resolve to investigate how thousands of young Airmen from the Second World War died in catastrophic air accidents and training crashes.
They are the high-flying pride of the U.S. military, one-of-a-kind warriors that, over the decades, collectively revolutionized aerial warfare. Through rare, archival footage and compelling testimonies, meet the men and women who fly and maintain these Air Warriors and see how they've overcome incredible obstacles to rule the sky.
This new series features the fascinating stories of three of the most important commercial aircraft ever to take to the skies.
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10 episodes • 2008
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas Skyraider | Oct 29, 2008 | 0.0 |
| 2 | P-40 Warhawk | Nov 5, 2008 | 0.0 |
| 3 | P51 Mustang | Nov 12, 2008 | 0.0 |
| 4 | North American B-25 Mitchell | Nov 19, 2008 | 0.0 |
| 5 | F-15 Eagle | Nov 26, 2008 | 0.0 |
| 6 | F-16 Fighting Falcon | Jan 4, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 7 | F/A 18 Hornet | Jan 21, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 8 | PBY Catalina | Jan 29, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Republic F84 | Feb 5, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 10 | F-104 Starfighter | Feb 19, 2009 | 0.0 |
9 episodes • 2009
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F100 Super Sabre | Jul 10, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 2 | F4 Phantom | Jul 17, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 3 | SR71 Blackbird | Jul 24, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 4 | A7 Corsair | Jul 31, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 5 | A26 Invader | Aug 7, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 6 | P39 Aircobra | Aug 14, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Chinook | Aug 28, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Bell UH-1 Huey | Aug 28, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 9 | B52 Stratofortress | Oct 29, 2009 | 0.0 |