Bomber Command

Documentary about the soldiers of RAF Bomber Command who fought for their country from the skies above. Their target was Nazi Germany; their mission to destroy their capabilities of waging war against the British Isles. Told through detailed accounts from More

Actor Ewan McGregor and his brother, Colin, present this documentary about the Bomber Command of World War II. With examples of real life experiences, the programme explores the RAF's operations over a six-year period, while taking a look at the chall More

At the outset of the Second World War the deserted airfield of Halfpenny Field becomes a bustling bomber command centre. Peter Penrose (John Mills) is placed under the command of Squadron Leader Flight Lieutenant David Archdale (Michael Redgrave), and the More

In 1962 the world stood at the brink of outright nuclear war as Russia continued to deploy nuclear missiles in Cuba. This programme follows this crucial time in history and looks at what would have happened had the V-bombers of RAF Bomber Command been depl More

The Avro Vulcan was the world's first large delta-wing strike aircraft. It entered service as a V-bomber with the RAF's Bomber Command squadrons in July 1957 with the capability to carry a 21,000 lb conventional bomb load - or an atomic bomb. The More

Colonel Keith Davenport (Gary Merrill) is more of a friend than a commander to his men, a US bomber crew stationed in wartime Britain. After a series of dangerous missions, the pilots are living on their nerves and when Davenport is replaced by the callous More