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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.
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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)
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An unusual pilot helps to defend the island of Malta during its darkest period. A brave man who excelled at Photo Reconnaissance.
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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.
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Balloons, Air Ships, Dirigibles, Blimps, Aerostats and all things lighter than air.
Tethered Aerostat Radar System.
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One of the most amazing aircraft to make it out of the Skunk Works, the SR71 Blackbird.
