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Air Australia

Air Australia

PG2007•55m•10.0/10
Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb
10.0/10(1)

Australia's aviation history is a saga of daring feats, can-do attitude, pig-headed visionaries, iron-fisted politicians and warring pilots; of humble beginnings and mega deals.

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Production

Vue DC

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 31, 2007

Last Aired

June 14, 2007

Networks

ABC TV

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Canvas and Sticks
E1
Canvas and Sticks
Air date: 2007-05-31
The story begins in World War One with the bold young airmen who would later establish Australia's first airlines, in difficult conditions, marred by accidents and fatalities, but highlighted by ground-breaking flights.
Australia's Own
E2
Australia's Own
Air date: 2007-06-07
Aviation creates heroes and national icons, but strikes them down young.
War in Suits
E3
War in Suits
Air date: 2007-06-14
Australian aviation comes of age, but the stakes are high and the boardroom battles vicious.

Cast

Colin Friels

Colin Friels

Himself - Narrator

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