← Frountiers of Flight

Season 1

13 episodes · 1992

  1. 1Powered flight

    01 Jan 1992

  2. 2Coast to Coast

    01 Jan 1992

  3. 5Air Transport for All

    01 Jan 1992

    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.

  4. 6Golden Age Frontiers

    01 Jan 1992

    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.

  5. 7Rocket Power

    01 Jan 1992

    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.

  6. 8Jet Power

    01 Jan 1992

    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.

  7. 9The Sound Barrier

    01 Jan 1992

  8. 10The Jet Airliner

    01 Jan 1992

  9. 12To Space and Back

    01 Jan 1992