All Episodes of History's Greatest Aircraft
Browse all episodes of History's Greatest Aircraft
Airing on Sky History and Canal+ France, History’s Greatest Aircraft 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.
Season 1
N/A/100 votesThe Lancaster: Britain's Frontline Bomber
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/6/2022
The troubled beginnings and amazing exploits of legendary British heavy bomber the Lancaster. Featuring a close look at a replica
Director: Unknown
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N/A/100 votesThe Spitfire: A British Fighter Legend
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/13/2022
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.
Director: Unknown
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Me-109: The Luftwaffe's Frontline Fighter
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/20/2022
The astonishing story of the 109 and its modified variants, best known for its role in the Battle of Britain.
Director: Unknown
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Boeing B-29: Superfortress
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/27/2022
The story of the prolonged development and the initially troubled operational history of the Boeing B29 Superfortress.
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He-111: Germany's Frontline Bomber
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/3/2022
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.
Director: Unknown
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The Mosquito: The Wooden Wonder
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/10/2022
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.
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