The Planes That Built Britain with Rob Bell

Season 1

A look at how four iconic British-built planes became masters of the sky and pioneered a new era of flight, making heroes of the pilots who flew them. Military experts, historians and pilots reveal what made each aircraft so influential.

Where to Watch Season 1

4 Episodes

Sopwith Camel
E1
Sopwith CamelAn introduction to the Sopwith Camel and the historic significance of this war plane.
Spitfire
E2
SpitfireRob Bell reveals why the Spitfire became the most famous fighter aircraft Britain has ever produced. Its unique design and powerful Merlin engine gave it superior handling in the close-quarter dogfights that took place across the skies in the crucial period of 1940 that became known as the Battle of Britain.
Avro Lancaster
E3
Avro LancasterRob Bell shares how the Lancaster bomber let Allied forces take the fight to the enemy.
Harrier Jump Jet
E4
Harrier Jump JetRob Bell tells the incredible story of the Harrier Jump Jet. The innovative Harrier was the first operational aircraft to employ vertical take-off and landing, or VTOL.