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Mighty Planes

Mighty Planes

2012Ended4 Seasons24 Episodes5.3TMDB
Smithsonian ChannelDiscovery

Mighty Planes explores the art and science of aviation, on planes that soar to faraway places on astounding missions. From preparation, loading and take off, through the journey and to the landing and unloading, viewers will experience the high-stakes and high-stress jobs through the eyes and lives of the characters that make it all happen. Featuring the genius of flight technology with the aid of high-end CGI, shot in HD, and recorded in 5.1 surround sound, MIGHTY PLANES captures all the action as it happens.

Season 2 · Episode 3

Omega 707

Jun 16, 2013·1h

Hit the air with flying gas station Omega, a commercial aircraft turned tanker, built to refuel U.S. fighter jets while they are in flight. Follow this modified Boeing 707 as it lends support on a three-day U.S. Navy and Marine Corps exercise. Witness the midair rendezvous between aerial refueling tanker and fighter jet. The slightest bit of turbulence or the smallest human error can prove fatal. On this mission, however, it's a mechanical issue that puts the entire operation, and Omega's reputation, in jeopardy.

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When did Mighty Planes Season 2 Episode 3 air?

Mighty Planes Season 2 Episode 3 aired on June 16, 2013.

How long is Mighty Planes Season 2 Episode 3?

This episode runs for approximately 60 minutes.

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