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Great Planes

Great Planes examines the stories behind the most influential and innovative planes in the world. Explore some of the most spectacular aircrafts ever to take to the skies, through the eyes of the people who made these great warbirds.

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Paul Moga
Self - Host
Terry Dietz
Self - Host
William McFarland
Self

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Episode 1

Harrier

Wed, May 9, 201244 mins

It's all vertical for this aircraft - the Harrier. Known as the world's first vertical takeoff and landing fixed-wing aircraft - this is the first jet to have hovering capabilities.

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