Show Info
- Status: Ended
- First Aired: January 1, 1980
- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 6
- Networks: Discovery
- Genres: Documentary
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Wings: Flying Through Time(1980)
Overview
Climb aboard an amazing journey and discover the excitement and joy of flying. Featuring both extraordinary archive photography and modern footage, this Australian series looks at the aeronautical advancements of both military and civilian aircraft over 26 episodes. Each adventure highlights the most remarkable aircraft ever to fly including historic airships, war planes, luxury jetliners and many more.
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Season 1
6 episodes • 1980
Season 1
6 episodes • 1980
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aircraft Carriers and the Hellcat | Jan 1, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 2 | F14 Tomcat | Jan 2, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Giants | Jan 3, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Mustangs and Spitfires | Jan 4, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The Boeing Company Pt 1 | Jan 5, 1980 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Boeing Company Pt 2 | Jan 6, 1980 | 0.0 |
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