The History's Greatest Blunders: The Flight of the R-101/Flight of the DO-X
Brief Synopsis
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A look at technological flaws and human mistakes that led to disaster. The first part looks at the R-101, the largest airship ever built by the British government, which crashed in France on its maiden flight. The second part looks at the Dornier DO-X, a giant flying boat designed in 1929, that prov
Cast & Crew
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Roger Mudd
Host ("History Alive")
Film Details
Also Known As
History Alive (12/16/99), History's Greatest Blunders: The Flight of the R-101/Flight of the DO-X, The
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1999
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
A look at technological flaws and human mistakes that led to disaster. The first part looks at the R-101, the largest airship ever built by the British government, which crashed in France on its maiden flight. The second part looks at the Dornier DO-X, a giant flying boat designed in 1929, that proved underpowered and took nine months to reach New York City.
Film Details
Also Known As
History Alive (12/16/99), History's Greatest Blunders: The Flight of the R-101/Flight of the DO-X, The
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1999
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
