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The promise of high-speed trains across the United States is falling off the tracks. But in many countries super-fast trains are full speed ahead. Join us for a real fast ride.

In this episode of Century of Flight, strategic bombing of World War II is examined. Experience the first attacks on Poland and London by German forces, and see the Blitz raid develop. Observe the devastation of air raids and heavy bombers on civilians and military industrial factories alike. Watch the atomic bomb deployed in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and hear condemnation of it and strategic bombing by allied leaders.

This episode of Century of Flight features the development of the versatile helicopter. See how Leonardo da Vinci's conceptual Flying Screw inspired the first engineering attempts by the likes of Sir George Cayley and Etienne Oehmichen. Observe the horror inflicted by the Bell 209 Huey Cobra during the Vietnam War and by the Hughes Apache Gunships during the Gulf War. Watch emergency rescues, humanitarian aid drops, crop dusting, firefighting, and...

In this episode of Century Of Flight, the art of flying is pursued by men, women, civilians and military personnel. See how training procedures and individual craft were developed by both enthusiastic hobbyists and experienced pilots. Experience the Experimental Aircraft Association Meeting where the largest aircraft show in the world is held; watch the Balloon Meet in New Mexico, and learn about the trailblazing ballooners that attempted global circumnavigation....

This episode of Century of Flight focuses on the development of the Aircraft Carrier after World War II. Advances in jet technologies inspired a new breed equipped with steam catapults, and angled flight decks. Watch the evolution of the vessel through several conflicts, including the Korean War, Cold War, Vietnam War, Falkland Invasion and Gulf War.

In this episode of Century of Flight, we follow the early development of flying machines, from Leonardo da Vinci's ornithopter, to the Deperdussin Monoplane. Experience the trialsof early engineers and pilots evolve into military craft and air show aerobatics. Watch the Wright Brothers first flight in 1903, and the first combat mission flown byCaptain Piazza in 1911.

In this episode ofThe Smartest Guy in the Room, the guys get fast & furious in the season finale's race car challenge, and Terry brings in a ringer to help him claim the title.

This piece of aviation history documents developments in both commercial aircraft and airlines from 1914 to 1939. Review the beginnings of the world's fascination with air travel; find out how mail services expanded to include private industries; see the push for transatlantic Airship routes, along with their fiery demise.

In this episode of Century of Flight, review the great long-distance flights and the aviators who achieved them, including color re-enactments using restored and replica aircraft. The great transatlantic flights are featured together with those to the Orient and Africa. The conquering of the Pacific is covered, including Amelia Earhart and the mystery of her disappearance. See how these pioneers paved the way for modern airliners.