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1947: Yeager breaks the sound barrier
American pilot Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier on this day. For years, many aviators believed... More >
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Friday 15th Sep

08:00 The History Of Biggin Hill

Former Battle of Britain airfield Biggin Hill is now home to the world's most famous airshow. More >

09:00 Biggin Hill 2006

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10:00 THE COLOUR OF WAR: Air War

Despite the promise of glory, flying quickly proved to be the most dangerous job of the war. More >

11:00 BATTLEFIELD DETECTIVES: Battle of Britain

What were the secret systems and tactics which forced the Germans to withdraw from the Battle of Britain? Battlefield Detectives investigate. More >

12:00 Spitfire: Defender Of The Skies

The Spitfire is one of the most charismatic aircraft ever to fly. Today, although only a handful remain in an airworthy condition, the spitfire never fails to captivate young and old with its elegant line and the sound of its Rolls Royce Merlin or Griffon engine. More >

13:00 THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN: Episode 1

In 1969, heroic pilots from the epic battle above Britain's skies were reunited to make the classic movie Battle Of Britain. Previously unseen footage reveals the true story. More >

14:00 THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN: Episode 2

The true story of the Battle of Britain told with astonishing unseen footage from the classic 1969 film. Britain stands alone as the RAF readies itself against the Luftwaffe... More >

15:00 THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN: Episode 3

The true story of the Battle of Britain told with astonishing unseen footage from the classic 1969 film. Britain stands alone as the RAF readies itself against the Luftwaffe... More >

16:00 THE COLOUR OF WAR: Air War

Despite the promise of glory, flying quickly proved to be the most dangerous job of the war. More >

17:00 Biggin Hill 2006

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18:00 BATTLEFIELD DETECTIVES: Battle of Britain

What were the secret systems and tactics which forced the Germans to withdraw from the Battle of Britain? Battlefield Detectives investigate. More >

19:00 Spitfire: Defender Of The Skies

The Spitfire is one of the most charismatic aircraft ever to fly. Today, although only a handful remain in an airworthy condition, the spitfire never fails to captivate young and old with its elegant line and the sound of its Rolls Royce Merlin or Griffon engine. More >

20:00 Spitfire

This programme tells the story of the most famous of all British fighters, the legendary Spitfire. More >

21:00 THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN: Episode 1

In 1969, heroic pilots from the epic battle above Britain's skies were reunited to make the classic movie Battle Of Britain. Previously unseen footage reveals the true story. More >

22:00 THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN: Episode 2

The true story of the Battle of Britain told with astonishing unseen footage from the classic 1969 film. Britain stands alone as the RAF readies itself against the Luftwaffe... More >

23:00 THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN: Episode 3

The true story of the Battle of Britain told with astonishing unseen footage from the classic 1969 film. Britain stands alone as the RAF readies itself against the Luftwaffe... More >

00:00 Biggin Hill 2006

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01:00 The History Of Biggin Hill

Former Battle of Britain airfield Biggin Hill is now home to the world's most famous airshow. More >