Season 1

1. Powered flight

1992-01-01

2. Coast to Coast

1992-01-01

3. Atlantic and the World

1992-01-01

4. U.S.A. Europ NonStop

1992-01-01

5. Air Transport for All

1992-01-01

In the 1920's, the public were suspicious about the aeroplane as a means of mass transportation. This episode traces the developments in passenger air travel that set new standards for comfort and safety.

6. Golden Age Frontiers

1992-01-01

Some of the more glamorous and adventurous moments in early aviation are examined here. Amelia Earhart, Howard Hughes and Wiley Post celebrate the new technology of aviation.

7. Rocket Power

1992-01-01

WI sparked an unofficial "rocket race' between Germany and the U.S. Germany won the race when it created the A4 and V2 rockets, with devastating psychological and physical effects on all players.

8. Jet Power

1992-01-01

The Germans compete with Britain to design the best jet fighter. During the war, Frank Whittle develops a jet fighter, but ts potential is not fully realised until the war is over.

9. The Sound Barrier

1992-01-01

10. The Jet Airliner

1992-01-01

11. The Threshold of Space

1992-01-01

12. To Space and Back

1992-01-01

13. The Last Great World Record

1992-01-01