History's Greatest Aircraft

2022•2 series

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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 1B-17 Flying Fortress

B17: The mighty Flying Fortress takes to the air as we examine the background and development of one of WWII's most iconic bombers. (S2, ep 2)

Episode 2B-24 Liberator

B24: The Liberator proved its worth in WWII over Europe and the Pacific, modeled after the B-17, delivering blows to the Axis. (S2, ep 4)

Episode 3B-25 Mitchell

B25: The mighty North American twin delivered the first blow in the fight back against Japan, in one of the most daring and audacious raids of all time. (S2, ep 3)

Episode 4A-1 Skyraider

Skyraider: The many variants of this single piston engine fighter bomber helped dominate the air to ground attack role in Vietnam, earning quite a reputation. (S2, ep 5)

Episode 5A1 Bell UH-1

Huey: The definitive combat helicopter debuted in Southeast Asia, serving as transport, gunship, smoke ship, command center, MediVac and many other roles. (S2, ep 6)

Episode 6F-15 Eagle

F15: The F15 Eagle immediately turned the tide of the first Gulf War to prove its greatness. (S2, ep 1)

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