History's Greatest Aircraft
Season 1
Overview
In series one, we explore the “return to flight” stories of classic military aircraft, iconic racers and quirky pioneers. The team documents the resurrection and preservation of the world’s greatest warbirds, with unique co-operation with the world-leading Shuttleworth Collection in the UK, the Commemorative Air Force in the US, and the award-winning Cavanaugh Museum in the USA. This series captures and celebrates some of the biggest icons in warcraft history, across 7 high-quality, cinematic and dramatic 45-minute episodes, available to be cherry-picked to bring your preferred selection of aircrafts to life.
Episodes
1. The Lancaster: Britain's Frontline Bomber
The troubled beginnings and amazing exploits of legendary British heavy bomber the Lancaster. Featuring a close look at a replica
2. The Spitfire: A British Fighter Legend
A look at the later, clipped wing version flown by Czech refugee pilots in the UK during World War II. Plus, a tour of a restored example.
3. Me-109: The Luftwaffe's Frontline Fighter
The astonishing story of the 109 and its modified variants, best known for its role in the Battle of Britain.
4. Boeing B-29: Superfortress
The story of the prolonged development and the initially troubled operational history of the Boeing B29 Superfortress.
5. He-111: Germany's Frontline Bomber
A look at the Heinkel He 111, one of the most numerous and easily recognised German aircraft of the Second World War. Plus, how it became a guinea pig for future bombers.
6. The Mosquito: The Wooden Wonder
The fascinating story behind the Mosquito, the stunning wooden aircraft that undertook some of the most daring and iconic raids of the Second World War.