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First Flights with Neil Armstrong
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First Flights with Neil Armstrong

NASA Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong adds to his long list of space flight & aviation accomplishments as he takes the controls of a variety of flying machines. Each episode blends historic footage, interviews, and flying. Armstrong takes you on an exhilarating adventure through time.

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Created ByRick Gordon
StatusEnded
Original NameFirst Flights with Neil Armstrong
First Air DateSeptember 25, 1991
Last Air DateDecember 8, 1993
Seasons3
Episodes39
Episode Runtime 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesA+E Global Media
NetworksA&E
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