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The Planes That Built Britain with Rob Bell

Season 1 Episode 3: Lancaster

Jul 01, 2022NR45m7.3

Rob Bell reveals what made the Avro Lancaster the most successful bomber of its time, how the design enabled the diversity of its operational roles, and what it was like to fly in one. Its four powerful Merlin engines allowed it to carry...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Sopwith Camel

1. Sopwith Camel

Aired: Jun 10, 2022

Rob Bell introduces the Sopwith Camel and reveals the historic significance o...

Episode 2 Spitfire

Aired: Jun 24, 2022

Rob Bell reveals why the Spitfire became the most famous fighter aircraft Bri...

Episode 3 Lancaster

Aired: Jul 1, 2022

Rob Bell reveals what made the Avro Lancaster the most successful bomber of i...

Episode 4 Hawker Siddeley Harrier

4. Hawker Siddeley Harrier

Aired: Jul 8, 2022

Developed during the Cold War, the Harrier Jump Jet was the first aircraft th...

Appearances

Max Hastings

Info about The Planes That Built Britain with Rob Bell

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: Channel 5

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary