Mighty Planes
Documentary
Discovery's popular "Mighty" franchise ("Mighty Ships") continues with "Mighty Planes," which takes to the skies and explores the most impressive aircraft in the world. Each episode highlights one incredible plane, from the world's only flying eye hospital to the largest passenger jet ever built, as it takes on a high-stakes mission from beginning to end. "Mighty Planes" brings viewers unprecedented access to the planet's most impressive aircraft with in-depth looks at the science of aviation and the lives of the people responsible for making it all happen.
Upcoming TV Listings for Mighty Planes
Mighty Planes Orbis
The ORBIS McDonnell Douglas DC-10, the world's only flying eye-hospital, includes an operating room and a classroom.
7:00 AM on CTV Nature Canada
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Mighty Planes Martin Mars
The Martin Mars water bomber is the world's largest seaplane and has flown more than 8,000 firefighting missions.
8:00 AM on CTV Nature Canada
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Mighty Planes Airbus A380
The world's first double-decker passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380 has a groundbreaking design.
9:00 AM on CTV Nature Canada
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Mighty Planes Hercules LC-130 Skibird
A look at the C-130 Hercules, the most flexible airlifter in the world.
10:00 AM on CTV Nature Canada
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Mighty Planes Antonov 124
The world's largest serially manufactured cargo plane, the Antonov 124, was built to move Soviet military vehicles and equipment.
11:00 AM on CTV Nature Canada
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Mighty Planes C-5M Super Galaxy
The C-5 Galaxy is the U.S. Air Force's largest and most powerful plane; follow its mission to Afghanistan.
12:00 PM on CTV Nature Canada
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Mighty Planes Omega 707
This modified Boeing 707 is one of only two 707 tankers in the world that provide commercial air-to-air re-fueling to the American military.
1:00 PM on CTV Nature Canada
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Mighty Planes Orbis
The ORBIS McDonnell Douglas DC-10, the world's only flying eye-hospital, includes an operating room and a classroom.
12:00 AM on CTV Nature Canada
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Mighty Planes Martin Mars
The Martin Mars water bomber is the world's largest seaplane and has flown more than 8,000 firefighting missions.
1:00 AM on CTV Nature Canada
Select your lineup for TV local listings
Mighty Planes Airbus A380
The world's first double-decker passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380 has a groundbreaking design.
2:00 AM on CTV Nature Canada
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