History's Greatest Aircraft

2022•3 series•Entertainment / Factual

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'History's Greatest Aircrafts' is a series that takes a look at some of the most impressive technical marvels of engineering to have ever taken off into the sky. Each episode delves into a different aircraft that has seen service in armed conflicts to analyse its service history and recount some of its most legendary stories. In getting up close and personal with surviving versions of the original planes, this series provides a fascinating look into the past and how history can influence the future.

Episode 1The Lancaster: Britain's Frontline Bomber

The Lancaster - Britain's Frontline Bomber: The troubled beginnings and amazing exploits of the legendary British heavy bomber. Plus, see a replica up close. (1 of 6)

Episode 2The Spitfire: A British Fighter Legend

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. (2 of 6)

Episode 3Me-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. (3 of 6)

Episode 4Boeing B-29: Superfortress

The story of the prolonged development and the initially troubled operational history of the Boeing B29 Superfortress. (4 of 6)

Episode 5He-111: Germany's Frontline Bomber

A look at one of the most-recognised German aircrafts of WWII and how it became a guinea pig for future bombers. (5 of 6)

Episode 6Mosquito: The Wooden Wonder

The Mosquito: The Wooden Wonder: The fascinating story behind the stunning wooden aircraft, which undertook some of the most daring and iconic raids of WWII. (6 of 6)

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