Chris Barrie's Massive Engines - Season 1 Episode 9 Airships
2004-04-16
48 minutes.
Season - Episode
1
Season 1 Apr 05, 2004
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1 - 1Diggers Apr 05, 2004 -
1 - 2Racing Cars Apr 06, 2004 -
1 - 3Rockets Apr 07, 2004 -
1 - 4Bikes Apr 08, 2004 -
1 - 5Airliners Apr 09, 2004 -
1 - 6Pumps Apr 12, 2004 -
1 - 7Ships Apr 13, 2004 -
1 - 8Trucks Apr 14, 2004 -
1 - 9Airships Apr 15, 2004 -
1 - 10Locomotives Apr 16, 2004
Overview
The presenter explores the history of airships, from the early hot-air balloons of the Montgolfier Brothers, to the ill-fated transatlantic passenger liners of the 1930s. He also visits the historic hangars at Cardington, where he takes a ride on a sky hopper. Plus, a look at the Zeppelin company, examining its early bombers and new prototype cargo carrier.
Year 2004
Studio Discovery
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Popularity 0.5039
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