Modern Marvels

Season 9, Episode 2

Episode Title: War Planes of World War II

Air Date: 2002-01-17

Overview:

Flight was born in America at the turn of the 20th century. But WWII saw more planes built in a single year–300,000–than had been built in the previous 40. Footage of restored aircraft, historic film ranging from factory floors to dogfights, and interviews with pilots and designers recapture the aviation industry's finest hour.