Behind The Wings - Season 3 - Eps 3: The Century Series
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 F-100, 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 F-102. The F-104, a missile with a man in it inspired a generation of pilots. The F-105 looked like a fighter but was a bomber in disguise. As a series, their legacy is evident in modern fighter jets.
About Behind The Wings
Title: Behind The Wings
First Air Date: 2019-01-24
Last Air Date: 2024-11-07
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 6
Total Episodes: 24
Network: Unknown
Genres: Unknown
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
Want to learn something new and have a little fun along the way? Join curator Matthew Burchette as he goes behind the scenes to explore some of history’s most iconic aerospace treasures.
