First Flights with Neil Armstrong

tv show

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39 total episodes

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3 seasons

First Aired September 25, 1991

Overview

NASA Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong adds to his long list of space flight & aviation accomplishments as he takes the controls of a variety of flying machines. Each episode blends historic footage, interviews, and flying. Armstrong takes you on an exhilarating adventure through time.

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The Big Bombers

Season 2 - Episode 5 - 0h 0m

Air Date

March 18, 1992

Overview

Development of jet engines and the tensions of the Cold War pushed development of long-range bombers that could fly around the world. While designers grappled with structural challenges, pilots struggled with the complexity of flying gigantic machines.