Planes That Changed the World

2015 - 2015•1 season•3 episodes•~46m•

★8.0(1 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

This new series features the fascinating stories of three of the most important commercial aircraft ever to take to the skies.

Watchlist

Full Crew

Production

Executive Producer: Alison Turner

Art Direction

Creative Director: Tom Brisley

Keywords

airplaneaviation

Did You Know?

The series spans 1 season with 3 episodes in total (avg. 3 per season).

Each episode runs approximately 46 minutes.

Originally aired on Quest.

Executive produced by Alison Turner.

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Planes That Changed the World

2015 - 2015•1 season•3 episodes•~46m•

★8.0(1 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

This new series features the fascinating stories of three of the most important commercial aircraft ever to take to the skies.

Watchlist

Full Crew

Production

Executive Producer: Alison Turner

Art Direction

Creative Director: Tom Brisley

Keywords

airplaneaviation

Did You Know?

The series spans 1 season with 3 episodes in total (avg. 3 per season).

Each episode runs approximately 46 minutes.

Originally aired on Quest.

Executive produced by Alison Turner.

Gallery

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TV Show Facts

Original Name:

Planes That Changed the World

Status:

Ended

In Production:

Age Rating:

TV-PG

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

First Episode:

3/24/2015

Last Episode:

4/7/2015

Networks:

Production Companies:

Arrow Media

Smithsonian Channel

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Planes That Changed the World

Overview

Full Crew

Production

Art Direction

Keywords

Did You Know?

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Planes That Changed the World

Overview

Full Crew

Production

Art Direction

Keywords

Did You Know?

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