Bomber Boys: The Fighting Lancaster

Bomber Boys: The Fighting Lancaster

Joe English learned to fly a Lancaster bomber before he could drive a car. During World War Two, RAF Bomber Command called upon young men barely out of their teens to fly some of the most dangerous missions of the entire war. In 1943, the life expectancy of an air gunner was just three minutes in combat. For every 100 Bomber Command aircrew, only 24 would survive their tour... Now, Joe English is reunited with the five other surviving aircrew from RAF 625 Squadron Lancaster 'The Lucky H' to tell their stories for the very first time. Joined by other surviving Bomber Command veterans, they provide a powerful and moving insight into life - and death - as one of the 'Bomber Boys'.

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Status

In Production

Original Name

Bomber Boys: The Fighting Lancaster

First Air Date

August 2, 2010

Last Air Date

August 23, 2010

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Language

English

Production Companies

Frantic Films

Networks

S01E04

Episode 04

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