Air Power
Produced shortly after the fiftieth anniversary of powered flight, this documentary series, hosted by veteran news anchor Walter Cronkite, traced the development of flight from the Wright Brothers to the present day. In addition to the impact of air travel on society and the economy, this series also took a detailed look at the military uses of air power, from the dogfighting biplanes of the First World War, to the high powered bombers and jet fighters of the 1950's.
- 1956-1958
- 1 season
- CBS
- Documentary, Action & Adventure
Produced shortly after the fiftieth anniversary of powered flight, this documentary series, hosted by veteran news anchor Walter Cronkite, traced the development of flight from the Wright Brothers to the present day. In addition to the impact of air travel on society and the economy, this series also took a detailed look at the military uses of air power, from the dogfighting biplanes of the First World War, to the high powered bombers and jet fighters of the 1950's.
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Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1
The Day North America Is Attacked
Sun, Nov 11, 1956 60 mins
Awards
- 1957 - Primetime Emmy - Best New Program Series - Nominated
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