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Great Planes

Season 2 · 13 episodes · Jan 1, 1989

  1. Episode 1

    McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle

    Jan 1, 1989

  2. Episode 2

    McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II

    Jan 1, 1989

    The McDonnell-Douglas F-4 entered service with the U.S. Navy in 1960, and was later adopted by the Air Force and the armed forces of 10 other countries.

  3. Episode 3

    Grumman F4F Wildcat/F6F Hellcat

    Jan 1, 1989

  4. Episode 4

    Martin B-57 Canberra

    Jan 1, 1989

    Designed in the 1940s, modified during the 1950s, in service in the 1960s, and state of the art in the 1970s, the B-57 evolved to fill the gap between fighter planes and bombers. This high-speed model also served with the airforces of Taiwan and Pakistan and, in both cases as with those in U.S service, saw combat with distinction.

  5. Episode 5

    Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

    Jan 1, 1989

  6. Episode 6

    Republic F-105 Thunderchief

    Jan 1, 1989

  7. Episode 7

    Lockheed F-104 Starfighter

    Jan 1, 1989

    So small and tubular that some called it the Flying Missile, the F-104 had wings so thin that the leading edge had to be protected by a cover when it was on the ground.

  8. Episode 8

    McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet

    Jan 1, 1989

  9. Episode 9

    North American B-25 Mitchell

    Jan 1, 1989

  10. Episode 10

    North American P-51 Mustang

    Jan 1, 1989

  11. Episode 11

    Martin B-26 Marauder

    Jan 1, 1989

  12. Episode 12

    Lockheed C-130 Hercules

    Jan 1, 1989

  13. Episode 13

    Boeing 747

    Jan 1, 1989