Diamonds in the Sky

Season 1, Episode 3: Opening the Routes

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Air travel today makes better sense when thrown into relief by what came before. In 1919, airline pilots followed railway lines expecting to make regular forced landings. But as wood and fabric bi-planes gave way to comfortable and reliable Empire flying-boats, service levels on the ground and in the air became more and more exclusive. Among all that we've gained, what have we lost?

All Episodes - Season 1

Changing the World
Episode 1
Changing the World
 Running an Airline
Episode 2
Running an Airline
 Opening the Routes
Episode 3
Opening the Routes
 Conquering the Atlantic
Episode 4
Conquering the Atlantic
 Travelling for Fun
Episode 5
Travelling for Fun
 Dealing Down the Line
Episode 6
Dealing Down the Line
 Flying into the Future
Episode 7
Flying into the Future
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