The Century of Flight
This definitive history of manned flight has been compiled into 26 hour episodes, with access to some of the rarest archive film ever taken. Unprecedented co-operation has been extended by the world's leading aircraft manufacturers and leading archive libraries. Included in the footage are shots of rare prototype accidents and failures which contributed to the inevitable achievement and success of man in the air. Since Charles Lindbergh became the first lone aviator to cross the Atlantic in 1927, air transport has greatly accelerated , revolutionised by the giant Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet - and what might we see in the 21st century?
Episodes
Man Learns To Fly
Jan 01, 1997
High Above The Trenches
Jan 08, 1997
Wings Over the Sea
Jan 15, 1997
Strike From The Air
Jan 22, 1997
The Trailblazers
Jan 29, 1997
The Romance Of The Air
Feb 05, 1997
The Shadow Of The Bomber
Feb 12, 1997
Struggle For The Skies
Feb 19, 1997
Airpower and Armies
Feb 26, 1997
Airpower and Navies
Mar 05, 1997
The Bomber as War Winner
Mar 12, 1997
The Coming of the Jets
Mar 19, 1997
Cold War Skies
Mar 26, 1997
The Helicopter Story
Apr 02, 1997
Korea To The Gulf War
Apr 09, 1997
Naval Aviation
Apr 16, 1997
Embracing the World
Apr 23, 1997
The Spectacle of Flying
Apr 30, 1997
Law Enforcement from the Air
May 07, 1997
Angels of Mercy
May 14, 1997
Anyone can fly
May 21, 1997
To the Furthest Corners of the World
May 28, 1997
The Parachute Story
Jun 04, 1997
To the Moon and Beyond
Jun 11, 1997
Madcaps and Oddballs
Jun 18, 1997
The Future of Flight
Jun 25, 1997
