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A mid-air engine shutdown forces maintenance teams to scramble. A helicopter pilot flies engineers onto live power lines. A rookie pilot flies his first solo anti-poaching patrol, and scientists fly to track down a pride of lion.

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An SOS from an island of penguins sends a helicopter team on an emergency mission; a young pilot attempts a record-breaking flight; aircraft maintenance teams tackle a dangerous fluid leak; vets in Zambia stop a war between humans and elephants.

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A bush airport fights fire with fire. Flying Namibian cowboys race against the heat to save antelope from drought. A father and son duo of mechanics tackle a test that could make or break their careers, and an endangered Pangoli.

Flight Of The Pangolin

In the wilds of Southern Africa, aviation takes over where roads don't go. Extreme Airport Africa brings you into the world of high-octane, high-risk bush flying where pilots brave rough runways, wild fires and wild animals.

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