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The Great Clippers

Learn how Pan American Airways' giant Clipper flying boats established the world's first air service across two oceans and offered passengers the ultimate in modern transportation. Juan Tripp's contribution to history is well documented with actual footage of the "China Clipper" and much more. To this day, these flying boats depict such romance and nostalgia unmatched by any land plane. Includes also rare footage of the Dornier DO X German Flying Boat.

English
  • Originally Aired August 14, 1997
  • Runtime 56 minutes
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  • Created June 2, 2015 by
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  • Modified October 12, 2023 by
    frizzlebiscuit