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Battle Stations
 
This series tells the stories of military machines in combat. The programs will will use the best archival images from London"s Imperial War Museum. Along with these great wartime designs that were developed in a hurry and by small groups of dedicated people, the problems and struggles of developing this winning technology are covered.

B-17 Flying Fortress

Profile of the B-17 Flying Fortress, the aeroplane which brought devastation to Germany as its crews flew the most perilous missions of World War Two. Using archive footage and interviews with veterans, a portrait emerges of one of the greatest pieces of military equipment ever to take to the skies

B26 Marauder!

The B26 Marauder : the deadly US bomber nicknamed the "Widowmaker" when early flights proved difficult : which eventually became a major factor in air supremacy during World War Two

Lancaster Bomber: Target Germany

Colour archive film reveals the role of the Lancaster bomber in World War Two. Designed by Roy Chadwick, the plane was the most successful Allied attack aircraft in Europe, capable of carrying twice the payload of its counterparts. However, its devastating impact on Germany came with a price : nearly half of all crews were lost in action