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Planes That Changed the World

This new series features the fascinating stories of three of the most important commercial aircraft ever to take to the skies. A supersonic spy plane that can reach Mach 3 and the very edge of space. A seven-story, flying double-decker that can carry up to 853 people. And the Holy Grail of aircraft design that revolutionized air travel as we know it today. These are the amazing journeys of three planes that changed the world: the SR-71 Blackbird, the DC-3, and the Airbus A380. Each extraordinary plane has an extraordinary story to match, including big gambles, brilliant minds, maverick figures, and life-threatening challenges.

Show Info

Network: Australia SBS (2015 - 2015)
Schedule: Tuesdays at 20:00 (60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type: Documentary
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes

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Previous Episode

SR-71 Blackbird

Episode 1x03; Apr 7, 2015

The SR-71 Blackbird can travel at three times the speed of sound and at heights of 80,000 feet, at the very edge of space. But its greatest legacy is helping maintain peace when the world was on the brink of nuclear war. Even today, this marvel of en

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x03: SR-71 BlackbirdApr 7, 2015
1x02: A380 SuperjumboMar 31, 2015
1x01: DC-3Mar 24, 2015
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  • Repülők, amik megváltoztatták a világot (Hungary Hungary)
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