The Century of Flight

S1 E181997

The Spectacle of Flying

Episode Synopsis

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 aircraft, the manoeuvres, and how competitors are judged. Living history - genuine replica aircraft of the past, including the Shuttleworth Collection and the Confederate States Air Force.

The Century of Flight

The Spectacle of Flying

Episode Synopsis

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