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16:35

The Plane People

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2017/09/12

9/11 had devastating consequences but for those who were trying to get home, into the closed airspace of the United States, their diversions to unexpected destinations opened their eyes to the generosity of strangers. Images under Creative Commons licence, Wally Gobetz and CFB Gander.

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16:28

The Hunger Winter

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2017/09/11

The Nazi Germans in the Netherlands were using starvation as retribution and air drops were the only way to save thousands. The RAF and American bomber crews provide the solution. A Lancaster bomber drops relief supplies to the Dutch people. The people of the Netherlands spell out their thanks.

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16:56

But Sir, Harriers Don’t Actually Hover

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2017/08/31

By for the most successful vertical take off fighter ever built. The Harrier was a technological success for Hawker Siddeley that produced a fast jet fighter that could land on a runway and in a ploughed field! Images under Creative Commons licence by Alan Wilson and Anthony Noble.

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15:56

Eating the Sun

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2017/08/25

An eclipse of the sun moves over the earth at an incredible speed and no aircraft could possibly keep up with the shadow it casts whilst carrying a whole team of expert observers... except perhaps one! Images through Creative Commons licence, Sunil Gupta, Natarajanganesan and André Cros.

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17:36

No Distant Lands

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2017/08/19

America is keeping the Second World War at arms length whilst a Pan Am Clipper is wending its way from San Francisco down to Auckland in New Zealand. What happens next is a remarkable achievement for a civilian airliner but it remains an almost unknown story.

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18:13

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2017/08/11

The tragic death of a friend leads to a life saving technology that has saved so many pilots. Martin Baker. Images through Creative Commons licence, StromBer and US Gov US Navy.

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The No 9 Combustor

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2017/08/05

A faulty jet engine combustor leads to a tragic disaster but much is learned from the Manchester air disaster. Images through Creative Commons licence, UK Gov Crown copyright.

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19:06

Of Degrees, Knots, Pounds and Things

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2017/07/31

In aviation we use a bewildering array of measurements, enough to confuse, baffle and discombobulate the average pilot.

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16:31

Wooden Wonders and Aluminum Overcast – Part 2

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2017/07/23

The second of a two part tale which examines two bombers from the Second World War, their successes and their loss rates. This tale is the story of the de Havilland Mosquito. The bombing of the Gestapo HQ in Copenhagen, Denmark. Mosquito FB Mk XVIII carrying the 57mm Molins gun. Images under Creative Commons licence, UK Gov, Crown copyright.

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16:08

Wooden Wonders and Aluminum Overcast – Part 1

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2017/07/15

The first of a two part tale which examines two bombers from the Second World War, their successes and their loss rates. This tale is the story of the Boeing B17. Boeing Y1B-17 in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo) Images under Creative Commons licence, US Gov.

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17:06

The Maverick of Malta

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2017/07/08

An unusual pilot helps to defend the island of Malta during its darkest period. A brave man who excelled at Photo Reconnaissance. Image under Creative Commons licence, UK Gov Imperial War Museum.

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Turning Oceans Into Ponds

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2017/07/02

The race across the Atlantic and those adventurous first aviators who tackled the huge body of water that separates Europe and America. Charles Lindbergh and his aircraft, The Spirit of St Louis. Images under Creative Commons licence, US Gov and Library of Congress.

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19:06

A Load of Hot Air

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2017/06/24

Balloons, Air Ships, Dirigibles, Blimps, Aerostats and all things lighter than air. Tethered Aerostat Radar System. Images under Creative Commons licence from the US Gov Library of Congress and farrider.us.

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17:36

Blackbird Bye Bye

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2017/06/18

One of the most amazing aircraft to make it out of the Skunk Works, the SR71 Blackbird.

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13:52

D-Day Part 2

Plane Tales ·

2017/06/10

Some personal recollections from Air Force service men who took part in D Day. Image under Creative Commons licence, UK Gov, Crown Copyright.

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15:47

The Ghost Fleet

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2017/06/04

Some of the lesser known but vital parts played by the Allied Air Forces during the D Day invasion. Title Image under Creative Commons licence, UK Gov, RAF crown copyright.

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18:21

The Buff

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2017/05/25

The history of the B52 Buff and some of it's more memorable moments. One of two Mk.39 thermonuclear bombs rests in a field in Faro, NC after falling from a disintegrating B-52 bomber. Boeing B-52D-40-BW (S/N 56-0695). Note the GAM-72 Quail decoy missile and trailer near the nose of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo) Image through Creative Commons licence, US Gov and USAF.

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17:03

The Aviators of Pittsburgh

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2017/05/17

A look at the famous aviators of Pittsburgh prior to the Wings Over Pittsburgh meetup.

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17:51

Key Must Go

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2017/04/29

The crash of Papa India, a Trident, near Staines. A disaster which brought to light the need for Crew Resource Management in the cockpit environment. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Images under Creative Commons licence by TSRL and Nimbus227.

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13:07

The Second Series of Interviews with Andy Anderson –...

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2017/04/21

Capt Nick's final conversation with Andy Anderson, holder of the Legion d'Honneur and Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Association.

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