Series synopsis
Planes that changed history is an American documentary television series that premiered on National Geographic on March 8, 2026. It stars Anthony Davis.
Dive into the 125 years of aviation to uncover how aircraft have reshaped our world. The series explores the engineering secrets behind its success, its humble origins, and what made these aircraft icons years after their initial success.
Premise
Dive into the 125 years of aviation to uncover how aircraft have reshaped our world. The series explores the engineering secrets behind its success, its humble origins, and what made these aircraft icons years after their initial success.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Anthony Davis as Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | March 8, 2026 | April 5, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Supermarine Spitfire During the Battle of Britain, the fate of a nation rested on the legendary Supermarine Spitfire as it stood between Nazi Germany and the invasion of southern England. Explore the incredible engineering and aerial tactics that made this plane so iconic. |
March 8, 2026 |
| 2 |
Avro Vulcan The British Avro Vulcan pushed the boundaries of long-distance flying, completing one of the longest bombing raids in history during the 1982 Falklands War. |
March 15, 2026 |
| 3 |
Concorde The groundbreaking story of Concorde, a flying marvel that has become synonymous with speed. After beating out the USA and the Soviet Union in a high-stakes international race to achieve supersonic air travel, Concorde left its mark on history. |
March 22, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Geographic |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 8, 2026 |
| Last aired | April 5, 2026 |
| Status | continue |