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201546 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(28 ratings)• TMDB

Planes That Changed the World

201546 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(28 ratings)• TMDB

The series features the stories of three of the most important commercial aircraft ever to take to the skies.

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The series features the stories of three of the most important commercial aircraft ever to take to the skies.

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Phil Roman

Phil Romandirector

Jim Davis

Jim Daviswriter

Lorenzo Musiccast

Gregg Berger

Gregg Bergercast

Desiree Goyette

Desiree Goyettecast

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This new series features the fascinating stories of three of the most important commercial aircraft ever to take to the skies.

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