About this season
Australia's aviation history is a saga of daring feats, can-do attitude, pig-headed visionaries, iron-fisted politicians and warring pilots; of humble beginnings and mega deals.
Episodes (3)
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1. Canvas and Sticks
Aired 31 May 2007 • 55 min
The story begins in World War One with the bold young airmen who would later establish Australia's first airlines, in difficult conditions, marred by accidents and fatalities, but highlighted by ground-breaking flights.
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2. Australia's Own
Aired 7 June 2007 • 55 min
Aviation creates heroes and national icons, but strikes them down young.
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3. War in Suits
Aired 14 June 2007 • 55 min
Australian aviation comes of age, but the stakes are high and the boardroom battles vicious.