First Flights with Neil Armstrong S03E02 - Water Birds - Floatplanes and Flying Boats
First Flights with Neil Armstrong (1991)
S03E02 Water Birds - Floatplanes and Flying Boats
Episode Overview
In the 1930s, colossal flying boats, akin to airborne ocean liners, began establishing international passenger routes. Simultaneously, the floatplanes competing in the Schneider Trophy races represented the pinnacle of speed and innovation in aviation, showcasing the most advanced flying technology of the time.