The troubled beginnings and amazing exploits of legendary British heavy bomber the Lancaster. Featuring a close look at a replica

The Lancaster: Britain's Frontline Bomber

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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.

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Me-109: The Luftwaffe's Frontline Fighter

The story of the prolonged development and the initially troubled operational history of the Boeing B29 Superfortress.

Boeing B-29: Superfortress

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.

He-111: Germany's Frontline Bomber

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.

The Mosquito: The Wooden Wonder

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. 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 futur

The Lancaster: Britain's Frontline Bomber

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