History's Greatest Aircraft
The Grumman Avenger, which was the most important carrier-based torpedo bomber on American and British carriers throughout the Second World War. They were also the biggest and heaviest carrier aircraft of the conflict.
The Grumman Avenger, which was the most important carrier-based torpedo bomber on American and British carriers throughout the Second World War. They were also the biggest and heaviest carrier aircraft of the conflict.
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Cruelly called 'the packing case the B17 came in,' the Liberator more than proved its worth over Europe and the Pacific, patterning the B17 to deliver a blow to the axis powers in WWII however it wasn't simply a bomb delivery system.
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. Regarded as one of the most important aircraft of the Cold War. It was a major part of the United States Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps, and was also used by many other countries.
The Hawker Hurricane was the first RAF aircraft to fly over 300mph. Over half of every enemy aeroplane destroyed in the Battle of Britain was by a Hurricane, not a Spitfire.
The Yakovlev Yak-3, a Second World War Soviet fighter that was regarded for its performance at low altitudes and its agility. It was one of the most successful Soviet aircraft designs of the war.
The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a Second World War fighter aircraft produced by the American company Republic Aviation from 1941 until 1945. It was considered a successful high-altitude fighter and also served as the foremost US fighter-bomber in the ground-attack role.
The Junkers Ju 52, which is considered one of the most famous airplanes in history. It was first designed as an airliner, but was used as a transport, bomber, and air ambulance during the Second World War.
The Grumman Avenger, which was the most important carrier-based torpedo bomber on American and British carriers throughout the Second World War. They were also the biggest and heaviest carrier aircraft of the conflict.
The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a Second World War fighter aircraft produced by the American company Republic Aviation from 1941 until 1945. It was considered a successful high-altitude fighter and also served as the foremost US fighter-bomber in the ground-attack role.
The Junkers Ju 52, which is considered one of the most famous airplanes in history. It was first designed as an airliner, but was used as a transport, bomber, and air ambulance during the Second World War.
The Grumman Avenger, which was the most important carrier-based torpedo bomber on American and British carriers throughout the Second World War. They were also the biggest and heaviest carrier aircraft of the conflict.
The definitive combat helicopter saw first blood in South East Asia and has been transport, gunship, smoke ship, command centre, MediVac and dozens of other roles. We hear and see it's hair raising missions and watch it earn its fame.
The aircraft capable of delivering the payload of a B17, in a single post war air frame. The many variants of this single piston engined fighter bomber helped dominate the air to ground attack role in Vietnam, earning quite a reputation.
Cruelly called 'the packing case the B17 came in,' the Liberator more than proved its worth over Europe and the Pacific, patterning the B17 to deliver a blow to the axis powers in WWII however it wasn't simply a bomb delivery system.
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. Regarded as one of the most important aircraft of the Cold War. It was a major part of the United States Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps, and was also used by many other countries.
The Grumman Avenger, which was the most important carrier-based torpedo bomber on American and British carriers throughout the Second World War. They were also the biggest and heaviest carrier aircraft of the conflict.
The definitive combat helicopter saw first blood in South East Asia and has been transport, gunship, smoke ship, command centre, MediVac and dozens of other roles. We hear and see it's hair raising missions and watch it earn its fame.
The aircraft capable of delivering the payload of a B17, in a single post war air frame. The many variants of this single piston engined fighter bomber helped dominate the air to ground attack role in Vietnam, earning quite a reputation.
Cruelly called 'the packing case the B17 came in,' the Liberator more than proved its worth over Europe and the Pacific, patterning the B17 to deliver a blow to the axis powers in WWII however it wasn't simply a bomb delivery system.
The definitive, if not the best, Axis fighter of World War two: we delve into the story of legendary ace Adolf Galland and examine in detail and example of the type in his colours. We also look at the technical heritage the 109 designers left.
Unusually, we look at the later, clipped wing version flown by Czech refugee pilots in the UK during WW2. We get close-up with a beautifully restored example, fly her and unearth long unseen test and operational footage.
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