Learn how Pan American Airways' giant Clipper flying boats established the world's first air service across two oceans and offered passengers the ultimate in modern transportation. Juan Tripp's contribution to history is well documented with actual footage of the "China Clipper" and much more. To this day, these flying boats depict such romance and nostalgia unmatched by any land plane. Includes also rare footage of the Dornier DO X German Flying Boat.
| Title | Wings - Season 9 Episode 2 : The Great Clippers |
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| Alternative Titles | Discovery Wings, Discovery: Wings, Great Planes |
| Subtitle Available |
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| First Air Date | 1988-04-06 |
| Last Air Date | 2004-05-11 |
| Number of Episodes | 124 |
| Number of Seasons | 9 |
| Genres | Documentary, |
| Networks | Discovery, |
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| Plot Keywords | , |
Episodes List
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Wings Season 9 :Episode 1 On the Step On the Step
1996-01-01Aviation history series which aired on the Discovery Channel family of networks. Originally called Great Planes.
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Wings Season 9 :Episode 2 The Great Clippers The Great Clippers
1996-01-01Aviation history series which aired on the Discovery Channel family of networks. Originally called Great Planes.
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Wings Season 9 :Episode 3 The War Boats The War Boats
1996-01-01Aviation history series which aired on the Discovery Channel family of networks. Originally called Great Planes.
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Wings Season 9 :Episode 4 The Giants The Giants
1996-01-01Aviation history series which aired on the Discovery Channel family of networks. Originally called Great Planes.
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Wings Season 9 :Episode 5 The End of an Era The End of an Era
1996-01-01Aviation history series which aired on the Discovery Channel family of networks. Originally called Great Planes.
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Wings Season 9 :Episode 6 The Final Frontier The Final Frontier
1996-01-01Aviation history series which aired on the Discovery Channel family of networks. Originally called Great Planes.
