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# The Century Series Fighters
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/behind-wings/episode/the-century-series-fighters-kse8f8/
- Published: 2024-04-02T22:51:45.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-29T19:38:38.000Z
- Description: In the 1950s, The Century Series defined an era of aviation during the Cold War.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Behind The Wings, Season 3, Episode 3, #ZZZ_Episode_beb34a61-114a-4a13-a37b-b3f8ad7b5d6d, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_74608623-e03d-463d-914b-34ead001e618, #v1.16

In the 1950s, The Century Series defined an era of aviation during the Cold War, charting a metamorphosis from one era to another. Starting with the F-100, the first production airplane to break the sound barrier in level flight, we explore how the Century Series pioneered new airplane designs. As a series, their legacy is evident in modern fighter jets.