Great Planes (1988) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Great Planes online in HD.
Great Planes — Storyline
In 1903, not only did the Wright brothers ’plane soar, but a young man named William Boeing stepped out of the Yale University gates. 13 years later, using wood, canvas and wire, the first "Boeing model", the B&W, was born. Boeing has since grown into a huge company and developed countless models, including the 1957-92 passenger jet, the 707. Later, we learn about the Constellation designed by Lockheed in the early 1940s. The fuselage of the machine evokes the graceful form of a dolphin, no wonder that with its beauty it also won the title of "Queen of Heaven". The C-69 was the first model to cross non-stop America, covering the Los Angeles-Washington DC distance in record time of 7 hours and 3 minutes. Connies were used for both military and civilian purposes until the early 1960s. This and many more stories are recounted here in Great Planes.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Luke Swann
Great Planes — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1988-01-01 |
| Seasons | 3 |
| Episodes | 52 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8/10 (1 votes) |
Great Planes — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Boeing B-29 Superfortress (1988-01-01)
- E2: General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark (1988-01-01) — The story of the fighter that became a bomber. The F-111 set new standards of design, but had to wrestle with adapting high technology.
- E3: Grumman F-14 Tomcat (1988-01-01) — Defending the U.S. Navy's Aircraft Carriers the F-14 Tomcat has become as well-known for its production deadlines as for the skill of its pilots, whose mettle was tested at the Gul
- E4: Convair B-36 Peacemaker (1988-01-01)
- E5: North American XB-70 Valkyrie (1988-01-01)
- E6: General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon (1988-01-01)
- E7: Consolidated B-24 Liberator (1988-01-01)
- E8: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (1988-01-01)
- E9: Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (1988-01-01)
- E10: Lockheed P-38 Lightning (1988-01-01)
- E11: Douglas DC-3/C-47 Dakota (1988-01-01)
- E12: North American F-86 Sabre (1988-01-01)
- E13: British Aerospace/McDonnell Douglas Harrier (1988-01-01)
- E14: Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter (1988-03-31)
- E15: North American F-100 Super Sabre (1988-04-01)
- E16: Lockheed Constellation (1988-04-02)
- E17: Episode 17 (1988-04-03)
- E18: Grumman F-6F Hellcat (1988-04-04)
- E19: Martin B-57 Canberra (1988-04-05)
- E20: Consolidated PBY Catalina (1988-04-06)
- E21: Republic P-47 Thunderbolt (1988-04-07) — Roughly twice the weight of other World War II fighters, the Jug's cumbersome appearance belied its speed and firepower. As frontline fighters, escorts for heavy bombers, and fight
- E22: McDonnell-Douglas F-15 Eagle (1988-04-08)
- E23: Douglas A-26 Invader (1988-04-09)
- E24: Republic F-105 Thunderchief (1988-04-10)
- E25: Douglas A-1 Skyraider (1988-04-11) — The consummate carrier jet, the A-1 was such a success that the Navy used it for three decades. Air Force engineers considered its design the pinnacle of piston-powered aviation.
- E26: Vought F4U Corsair (1988-04-12)
Season 2
- E1: McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle (1989-01-01)
- E2: McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II (1989-01-01) — The McDonnell-Douglas F-4 entered service with the U.S. Navy in 1960, and was later adopted by the Air Force and the armed forces of 10 other countries.
- E3: Grumman F4F Wildcat/F6F Hellcat (1989-01-01)
- E4: Martin B-57 Canberra (1989-01-01) — Designed in the 1940s, modified during the 1950s, in service in the 1960s, and state of the art in the 1970s, the B-57 evolved to fill the gap between fighter planes and bombers. T
- E5: Republic P-47 Thunderbolt (1989-01-01)
- E6: Republic F-105 Thunderchief (1989-01-01)
- E7: Lockheed F-104 Starfighter (1989-01-01) — So small and tubular that some called it the Flying Missile, the F-104 had wings so thin that the leading edge had to be protected by a cover when it was on the ground.
- E8: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet (1989-01-01)
- E9: North American B-25 Mitchell (1989-01-01)
- E10: North American P-51 Mustang (1989-01-01)
- E11: Martin B-26 Marauder (1989-01-01)
- E12: Lockheed C-130 Hercules (1989-01-01)
- E13: Boeing 747 (1989-01-01)
Season 3
- E1: Rockwell B-1 Lancer (1990-01-01)
- E2: Consolidated PBY Catalina (1990-01-01)
- E3: Douglas A-26 Invader (1990-01-01)
- E4: Douglas A-1 Skyraider (1990-01-01)
- E5: Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird (1990-01-01)
- E6: Vought F4U Corsair (1990-01-01)
- E7: Vought A-7 Corsair II (1990-01-01)
- E8: Republic F-84 Thunderjet (1990-01-01)
- E9: North American F-100 Super Sabre (1990-01-01)
- E10: Douglas A-4 Skyhawk (1990-01-01)
- E11: Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter (1990-01-01)
- E12: Lockheed Constellation (1990-01-01)
- E13: Boeing 707 (1990-01-01)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Great Planes have? 3 season(s) with 52 episodes.
Where can I watch Great Planes? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
