The Century Series Fighters | Behind the Wings on PBS #303

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In the 1950s, The Century Series defined an era of aviation during the Cold War, charting a metamorphosis from one era to another. Jets were in their infancy, and many milestones, including the sound barrier, loomed large. In an arms race with the Soviet Union, a rising superpower, the U.S. got to work developing a variety of impressive fighter jets, now known as the Century Series. Starting with the F100, the first production airplane to break the sound barrier in level flight, we explore how the century series pioneered new airplane designs, including the aerodynamic coke bottle shape made famous by the F102. The F104, a missile with a man in it inspired a generation of pilots. The F105 looked like a fighter but was a bomber in disguise. As a series, their legacy is evident in modern fighter jets.

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Hosts:
Shahn Sederberg
Camille Calibeo

Director:
Cray Novick

Producer:
Susie Scott

Executive Producer:
Karen Slye
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