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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.

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  • The Lancaster: Britain's Frontline Bomber
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    The 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

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Spitfire: A British Fighter Legend
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    The 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

    Writer: Unknown

  • Me-109: The Luftwaffe's Frontline Fighter
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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

    Writer: Unknown

  • Boeing B-29: Superfortress
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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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • He-111: Germany's Frontline Bomber
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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

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Mosquito: The Wooden Wonder
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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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown