Great Planes (1988)

Season 2

The original subset of the Discovery Channel series "Wings" where each episode looks at the history, features, and capabilities of a different plane.

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
E1
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
E2
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom IIThe 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.
Grumman F4F Wildcat/F6F Hellcat
E3
Grumman F4F Wildcat/F6F Hellcat
Martin B-57 Canberra
E4
Martin B-57 CanberraDesigned 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. This high-speed model also served with the airforces of Taiwan and Pakistan and, in both cases as with those in U.S service, saw combat with distinction.
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
E5
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Republic F-105 Thunderchief
E6
Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
E7
Lockheed F-104 StarfighterSo 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.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
E8
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
North American B-25 Mitchell
E9
North American B-25 Mitchell
North American P-51 Mustang
E10
North American P-51 Mustang
Martin B-26 Marauder
E11
Martin B-26 Marauder
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
E12
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Boeing 747
E13
Boeing 747