First Flights with Neil Armstrong

tv show

39 total episodes

3 seasons

First Aired September 25, 1991

Genres:

Documentary

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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First Around The World

Season 3 - Episode 5 - 0h 25m

Air Date

October 06, 1993

Overview

Many times in aviation history the ultimate test of aircraft and pilot was to fly around the world. Competition and showmanship always played a part, but in the end it was the mental and physical endurance of the men and women who climbed into the cockpit that made success possible.