Dive into the 125 years of aviation to uncover how aircraft have reshaped our world. The series explores the engineering secrets behind its success, its humble origins, and what made these aircraft icons years after their initial success.
Planes That Changed History
DETAILS
Explore 125 years of aviation by uncovering how iconic aircraft have radically reshaped our world and revealing the ingenious engineering behind its success. Audiences will see the likes of the Concorde, the Boeing 747 jumbo jet, and the Supermarine Spitfire as never before. Their stories will be brought to life on-screen through interviews with historians, pilots and aviation experts, rarely seen archive footage, and schematic 3D models.
- Release Date:
- 2026
- Genre:
- History,
- Docuseries
- Rating:
- Cast:
- Kerry Shale
EPISODES
S1:E1 Spitfire
Explore the incredible engineering and aerial tactics of the legendary Spitfire.
S1:E2 Vulcan
The Avro Vulcan carried out one of history’s longest air raids.
S1:E3 Concorde
The story of Concorde, soaring through the sky faster than the speed of sound.
S1:E4 DC-3
The DC-3 transformed aviation in both peacetime and war.
S1:E5 Nighthawk
The story of the F-117 Nighthawk, the world’s first stealth fighter jet.
S1:E6 747
Learn how the Boeing 747 redefined air travel and changed the world.
S1:E7 Harrier
Jet fast with helicopter hovering, the Harrier is the aviation holy grail.
S1:E8 Beluga
Discover the BelugaXL, one of the largest cargo planes in the world.
S1:E9 Chinook
Discover the Chinook, the helicopter that rewrote the rules of aviation.
S1:E10 B-17
Uncover the innovations that made the B-17 the Flying Fortress of WWII.
