First Flights with Neil Armstrong

Season 1 • Episode 8: Bigger is Better • Watch with subtitles

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Episode 8: Bigger is Better

October 23, 1991

During the 1920's and 30's, designers believed that bigger is better. Airline companies were formed, requiring larger, more comfortable airplanes. With the limitations of early airfields for large planes, the flying boat became the queen of the sky.

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