History's Greatest Aircraft

Name: History's Greatest Aircraft
Released: 2022-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: David J Hall

TV Show · Documentary · History

'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.

2022 · 1m

Starring David J Hall

Director Nik Coleman

EPISODE 1

Avenger

The Grumman TBF Avenger is an American WWII torpedo bomber developed initially for the United States Navy and Marine Corps, and used by several air and naval aviation services around the world.
EPISODE 2

Junkers Ju 52

During the Second World War, Germany used the Ju 52 transport aircraft to deliver troops and their supplies when the country invaded Norway, Denmark, France, and the Low Countries.
EPISODE 3

P47

The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt proved to be a successful high-altitude fighter during the Second World War, and it also became America's foremost fighter-bomber in the ground-attack role.
EPISODE 4

YAK 3

The Yakovlev Yak-1 was a Soviet fighter aircraft of World War II. It was a single-seat monoplane with a composite structure and wooden wings and was a fast and competitive fighter aircraft.
EPISODE 5

Hurricane

The Hurricane will be remembered for the vital role it played during the Second World War, destroying more enemy aircraft in the Battle of Britain than all other air and ground defences combined.
EPISODE 6

F-4 Phantom

The F-4 Phantom II is an American tandem two-seat, twin-engine, long-range supersonic jet interceptor and fighter-bomber originally developed by McDonnell Aircraft for the United States Navy.

Iconic Combat Machines
Combat Machines
Hitler's Secret Bomb

David J Hall

Narrator
Nik Coleman

Director
Ellie Coleman

Producer
Nik Coleman

Writer
Nik Coleman

Creator

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