S2·E1 The Great Air Race of 1924
- Episode
- Season 2, Episode 1
- Air Date
- October 3, 1989
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Director
- David Grubin
- Writer
- David Grubin
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
The first around-the-world air race, sponsored by the Army Air Service to prove that the airplane had a commercial future, was the ultimate test of man and machine. Four pilots took off in single-engine, open-cockpit planes; 175 days later, two remaining pilots would land where they'd begun, in Seattle.
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When did Season 2 Episode 1 of American Experience air?
Season 2, Episode 1 ('The Great Air Race of 1924') originally aired on October 3, 1989.
How long is Season 2 Episode 1 ('The Great Air Race of 1924')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 2 Episode 1?
The first around-the-world air race, sponsored by the Army Air Service to prove that the airplane had a commercial future, was the ultimate test of man and machine. Four pilots took off in single-engine, open-cockpit planes; 175 days later, two remaining pilots would land where they'd begun, in Seat...
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