First Flights with Neil Armstrong - Season 2 - Eps 5: The Big Bombers
Development of jet engines and the tensions of the Cold War pushed development of long-range bombers that could fly around the world. While designers grappled with structural challenges, pilots struggled with the complexity of flying gigantic machines.
About First Flights with Neil Armstrong
Title: First Flights with Neil Armstrong
First Air Date: 1991-09-25
Last Air Date: 1993-12-08
Status: Ended
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 3
Total Episodes: 39
Network: A&E
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: A+E Global Media
Synopsis
NASA Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong adds to his long list of space flight & aviation accomplishments as he takes the controls of a variety of flying machines. Each episode blends historic footage, interviews, and flying. Armstrong takes you on an exhilarating adventure through time.
Cast
Neil Armstrong
Host
