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Discovery Channel - Classic British Aircraft (2004)

Posted By: notbanned

Date: 29 Mar 2015 16:10:22

Celebrating inspirational British aircraft and profiling the passionate enthusiasts who keep these planes flying, CLASSIC BRITISH AIRCRAFT pays tribute to the unique design qualities, highly distinctive styling and brilliant innovation of these machines. CLASSIC BRITISH AIRCRAFT will explore the history, successes, failures and current uses of both civilian and military aircraft, such as the VC10 (the fastest airliner in the world after the demise of Concorde), the Trident, the Lightning (which still holds climbing records that may never be broken) and the Sea Vixen. Accompany mechanics who piece together these items of living history, trawling the world for obscure parts. Learn from craftsmen who have rediscovered lost skills, and meet some of the airmen who operated the aircraft in their heyday, as well as current pilots who have the responsibility of handling these irreplaceable machines.

Part 1: Jetliners
Highlighting de Haviland's Trident and Vickers VC10, this episode explores the history and pioneering features of these early passenger jetliners. Find out why these classic aircraft still have fans to this day.

Part 2: Surveillance
This episode focuses on military aircraft - the English Electric Canberra and the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod. Built for information gathering, surveillance and rescue missions, find out how these planes did their job.

Part 3: Buccaneer
The Blackburn Buccaneer was a military aircraft developed in the 1950s to carry nuclear weapons. With advanced features for its day such as low detectability and high speeds, it played a valuable role in the military effort.

Part 4: Helicopters
Celebrating the Bristol Sycamore and Westland Wasp and profiling the passionate enthusiasts that keep them flying.

Part 5: Navy Fighters
Celebrating the Hawker Sea Hawk and DeHavilland Sea Vixen and profiling the passionate enthusiasts that keep them flying.

Part 6: Early Jets
Celebrating the Gloster Meteor and DeHavilland Vampire and profiling the passionate enthusiasts that keep them flying.

Part 7: Radar
Celebrating the Gannet and Shackleton and profiling the passionate enthusiasts that keep them flying.

Part 8: Transport
Celebrating the Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer and Blackburn Beverly and profiling the passionate enthusiasts that keep them flying.

Part 9: Twins
Celebrating the DeHavilland Rapide and Avro Anson and profiling the passionate enthusiasts that keep them flying.

Part 10: WWII Stalemates
Celebrating the Gloster Gladiator and Bristol Blenheim and profiling the passionate enthusiasts that keep them flying.

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