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Across the Pacific is a mesmerizing six-part historical documentary series from 2020 that draws viewers into the thrilling events preceding and during World War II. The series offers an in-depth examination of how Pan Am's iconic flying boats became crucial in the Allies' efforts during the war. The series uses a mix of spectacular visuals, dramatic narration, and insightful interviews, offering a riveting experience for both history enthusiasts and people interested in aviation history.

Across the Pacific tells the fascinating narrative of America's international airline, Pan American Airways, or Pan Am. The series begins by chronicling the early endeavors of Pan Am founder Juan Trippe, his faithful team, and their groundbreaking efforts to develop trans-Pacific air travel. With the advent of the war, the series underscores the pivotal role Pan Am and its fleet of flying boats played in World War II, highlighting how trans-oceanic air travel served as an essential wheel in the machinery of the war effort.

The first two episodes, "Airborne" and "Latin Laboratory," set the stage by focusing on the entrepreneurial spirit that ignited Pan Am's establishment and early trans-oceanic flights, emphasizing the technical and geopolitical challenges Pan Am faced in its early days. The subsequent episodes, "Another Ocean," "Fragments of Truth,", "The China Clipper," and "Combat," delve into more specifically war-related topics. They illustrate the strategic value of trans-Pacific flights, Pan Am

Across the Pacific is a series that ran for 1 seasons (3 episodes) between May 18, 2020 and on