In 1903, not only did the Wright brothers ’plane soar, but a young man named William Boeing stepped out of the Yale University gates. 13 years later, using wood, canvas and wire, the first "Boeing model", the B&W, was born. Boeing has since grown into a huge company and developed countless models, including the 1957-92 passenger jet, the 707. Later, we learn about the Constellation designed by Lockheed in the early 1940s. The fuselage of the machine evokes the graceful form of a dolphin, no wonder that with its beauty it also won the title of "Queen of Heaven". The C-69 was the first model to cross non-stop America, covering the Los Angeles-Washington DC distance in record time of 7 hours and 3 minutes. Connies were used for both military and civilian purposes until the early 1960s. This and many more stories are recounted here in Great Planes.
DirectorBarry Cawthorn
Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Jan 1, 1988
No description available.
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark
Jan 1, 1988
The story of the fighter that became a bomber. The F-111 set new standards of design, but had to wrestle with adapting high technology.
Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Jan 1, 1988
Defending the U.S. Navy's Aircraft Carriers the F-14 Tomcat has become as well-known for its production deadlines as for the skill of its pilots, whose mettle was tested at the Gulf of Sidra and celebrated in the film "Top Gun".
Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Jan 1, 1988
No description available.
North American XB-70 Valkyrie
Jan 1, 1988
No description available.
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Jan 1, 1988
No description available.
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Jan 1, 1988
No description available.
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Jan 1, 1988
No description available.
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
Jan 1, 1988
No description available.
Lockheed P-38 Lightning
Jan 1, 1988
No description available.
Douglas DC-3/C-47 Dakota
Jan 1, 1988
No description available.
North American F-86 Sabre
Jan 1, 1988
No description available.
British Aerospace/McDonnell Douglas Harrier
Jan 1, 1988
No description available.
Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter
Mar 31, 1988
No description available.
North American F-100 Super Sabre
Apr 1, 1988
No description available.
Lockheed Constellation
Apr 2, 1988
No description available.
Episode 17
Apr 3, 1988
No description available.
Grumman F-6F Hellcat
Apr 4, 1988
No description available.
Martin B-57 Canberra
Apr 5, 1988
No description available.
Consolidated PBY Catalina
Apr 6, 1988
No description available.
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Apr 7, 1988
Roughly twice the weight of other World War II fighters, the Jug's cumbersome appearance belied its speed and firepower. As frontline fighters, escorts for heavy bombers, and fighter-bombers, the sturdy planes saw action in both Europe and the Pacific.
McDonnell-Douglas F-15 Eagle
Apr 8, 1988
No description available.
Douglas A-26 Invader
Apr 9, 1988
No description available.
Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Apr 10, 1988
No description available.
Douglas A-1 Skyraider
Apr 11, 1988
The consummate carrier jet, the A-1 was such a success that the Navy used it for three decades. Air Force engineers considered its design the pinnacle of piston-powered aviation.
Vought F4U Corsair
Apr 12, 1988
No description available.
