Great PlanesSeason 21989 · 13 episodesEpisodes1McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle2McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom IIThe McDonnell-Douglas F-4 entered service with the U.S. Navy in 1960, and was later adopted by the Air Force and the armed forces of 10 other countries.3Grumman F4F Wildcat/F6F Hellcat4Martin B-57 CanberraDesigned in the 1940s, modified during the 1950s, in service in the 1960s, and state of the art in the 1970s, the B-57 evolved to fill the gap between fighter planes and bombers. This high-speed model also served with the airforces of Taiwan and Pakistan and, in both cases as with those in U.S service, saw combat with distinction.5Republic P-47 Thunderbolt6Republic F-105 Thunderchief7Lockheed F-104 StarfighterSo small and tubular that some called it the Flying Missile, the F-104 had wings so thin that the leading edge had to be protected by a cover when it was on the ground.8McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet9North American B-25 Mitchell10North American P-51 Mustang11Martin B-26 Marauder12Lockheed C-130 Hercules13Boeing 747Season 1Season 3
