Just when post-war aviation had forsaken the large flying boat, three of the biggest ones ever built would make their debut. Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" and the British Princess were unfortunately doomed from the start, but the Martin "Mars" is still flying today as a converted water bomber used to fight forest fires.
| Title | Wings - Season 9 Episode 4 : The Giants |
|---|---|
| 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, |
| Casts | |
| 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.
