The Century of Flight (1997) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Century of Flight online in HD.
The Century of Flight — Storyline
This definitive history of manned flight has been compiled into 26 hour episodes, with access to some of the rarest archive film ever taken. Unprecedented co-operation has been extended by the world's leading aircraft manufacturers and leading archive libraries. Included in the footage are shots of rare prototype accidents and failures which contributed to the inevitable achievement and success of man in the air. Since Charles Lindbergh became the first lone aviator to cross the Atlantic in 1927, air transport has greatly accelerated , revolutionised by the giant Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet – and what might we see in the 21st century?
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Edward Feuerherd
The Century of Flight — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1997-01-01 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 26 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Status | Ended |
The Century of Flight — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Man Learns To Fly (1997-01-01) — The development of the early heavier-than-air and lighter-than-air flying machines. The programme framework includes a comparison to all forms of modern flight, the early dream of
- E2: High Above The Trenches (1997-01-08) — How the aeroplane went to war, with the development of the combat aircraft from the unarmed reconnaissance types to specialised fighters. The program includes simulated air combat
- E3: Wings Over the Sea (1997-01-15) — This programme covers the development of naval aviation during the Great War. We travel back from the aircraft carriers today to see how early aircraft were used initially for obse
- E4: Strike From The Air (1997-01-22) — The aircraft soon bought civilians into the firing line as never before and brought about a new form of total war. The programme shows the origins of aerial bombing initially from
- E5: The Trailblazers (1997-01-29) — A review of the great long distance flights and those aviators who achieved them including colour re-enactments by restored and replica aircraft. The great transatlantic flights ar
- E6: The Romance Of The Air (1997-02-05) — A review of heroic days of civil aviation. How civil airlines began in Europe and USA during the 1920s. Airship versus Aircraft – rivalry for transatlantic routes, culminating in t
- E7: The Shadow Of The Bomber (1997-02-12) — How air forces developed between the two world wars. Rearmament – creation of the Luftwaffe, expansion of the Russian Air Force, reaction of western democracies. Dress Rehearsals –
- E8: Struggle For The Skies (1997-02-19) — Fighter developments and the great air battles. Colour collage of World War II fighters. All powerful Luftwaffe – Poland 1939 and France 1940. The Critical Contest – Battle of Brit
- E9: Airpower and Armies (1997-02-26) — How aircraft were used in direct support of ground forces. Camera gun shots in colour of aircraft attacking ground targets. Blitzkrieg – the JU87 Stuka divebomber and the role it p
- E10: Airpower and Navies (1997-03-05) — The influence of aviation on maritime operations during World War II. Colour footage of Pearl Harbor in the aftermath of the Japanese 1941 attack on it. How Pearl Harbor took place
- E11: The Bomber as War Winner (1997-03-12) — Colour collage of World War II bombers taking off and airborne. Eastern front- German and Russian bombing operations, with the emphasis on lack of German long range bombers. The co
- E12: The Coming of the Jets (1997-03-19) — The development of the jet up to and including the Korean War. Pre-war developments, combat jets of World War II. Breaking of the sound barrier. The Right Stuff – how US pilots con
- E13: Cold War Skies (1997-03-26) — The role of airpower in the Cold War. Coming of the Cold War. Berlin Airlift – the story of the greatest air transport operation in history, including some colour. Cold War Combat
- E14: The Helicopter Story (1997-04-02) — How the helicopter evolved into today’s multi-purpose aerial vehicles. In the beginning, the Autogiro, the first helicopters. The Helicopter goes to war – German use in conjunction
- E15: Korea To The Gulf War (1997-04-09) — Air warfare developments in the second half of the Twentieth Century. Korea and SE Asia – air combat showing how the air-to-air missile took over from the cannon as the primary wea
- E16: Naval Aviation (1997-04-16) — Aircraft carrier developments – from World War II types to the carrier of today, and their use from Korean to Gulf wars. Naval fast jets – a review of their development, including
- E17: Embracing the World (1997-04-23) — The airlines get back on their feet – immediate post World Ward II developments and how land-based aircraft took over from flying boats for long-haul flights. The coming of jet tra
- E18: The Spectacle of Flying (1997-04-30) — Aerobatic display teams – the leading military and civilian display teams in action, and how they prepare their displays. Aerobatic competitions – the pilots and their specialist a
- E19: Law Enforcement from the Air (1997-05-07) — Helicopter monitoring of a high speed car chase. How police monitor traffic and deter crime, including tracking down criminals. Use of Nitesun and other night vision aids. In crimi
- E20: Angels of Mercy (1997-05-14) — The humanitarian uses of the aircraft. Helicopters rescuing people from a skyscraper fire. Aircraft as fire-fighter – dropping water bombs and other forms of fire extinguisher to c
- E21: Anyone can fly (1997-05-21) — Private flying in all its forms. Light aircraft in flight. Theme of freedom of the air compared to the ground. Learning to fly – flying schools, both fixed and rotary wing, and how
- E22: To the Furthest Corners of the World (1997-05-28) — Aerial exploration and its offshoots. Aerial views of the Amazon jungle, Himalayas, deserts of Arabia, Antarctica. Early aerial exploration – especially in the Amazon, the polar re
- E23: The Parachute Story (1997-06-04) — How parachuting has evolved over the century. Parachute formation team in action and military para drop. The early days – from Garnerin’s first parachute descent in a balloon in 17
- E24: To the Moon and Beyond (1997-06-11) — The means to get there – rocketry developments in the 1920s and 1930s, German rocket research and use during World War II. The spur of the Cold War – US and Soviet rocketry develop
- E25: Madcaps and Oddballs (1997-06-18) — Japanese manpowered flight competition. Manpowered flight – the story from Icarus and Daedalus to Kanellopolous’s 1988 distance record. Footage includes many bizarre attempts down
- E26: The Future of Flight (1997-06-25) — What we might see in the Twenty-First Century. Stealth aircraft in flight. Current frontiers of technology – Stealth, fly-by-wire, swingwing, VTOL. Air Combat of the Future – the X
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Century of Flight have? 1 season(s) with 26 episodes.
Who created The Century of Flight? Edward Feuerherd.
Where can I watch The Century of Flight? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
