Bruce Dickinson
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Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes2005
Flying Heavy Metal
Season 1
5 episodes detailing various aspects of aviation presented by Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson!
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Episode 12005-01-19
Jet Race
The development of the de Havilland Comet and the Boeing 707 herald the end of an era for propeller-driven airliners such as the Douglas DC-3.
Episode 22005-01-26
Jet Set
Jet travel becomes available to the masses with the development of the Hawker Siddeley Trident and the Boeing 727.
Episode 32005-02-02
Size Matters
Europe develops Concorde while Boeing develops the 747 jumbo jet.
Episode 42005-02-09
Safer Skies
Jetliner safety enhancements, including the automatic landing capabilities of the Hawker Siddeley Trident, the fly-by-wire capabilities of the Airbus A320 (and lack thereof in the Boeing 737) as well as other safety features currently in development.
Episode 52005-02-16
Watch This Space
New records in airliner size, fuel economy, and passenger comfort with the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 787 (known as the 7E7 at the time). Also explores the wisdom of space airliner travel.
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