Pathfinders

7.0(3)|1972-09-27|1 seasons, 13 episodes

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Overview

During the second world war, the Pathfinder squadrons of RAF Bomber Command were the elite. All volunteers, their dangerous task was to fly in advance of bombing raids over occupied Europe and Nazi Germany and "light up" the target with flares and incendiaries.

Episodes

Series 1(13)

S1E1 · 1972-09-27 · 50m

Into the Fire

As the Pathfinder crews train, they are called upon to attack vital U-Boat pens.

S1E2 · 1972-10-04 · 50m

For Better, for Worse

A joint operation with British commandos brings unforeseen complications.

S1E3 · 1972-10-11 · 50m

Fog

A hazardous, low level mission against a Navy base brings the threat of heavy casualties.

S1E4 · 1972-10-18 · 50m

Fly There, Walk Back

After being shot down, a bomber crew desperately tries to evade capture.

S1E5 · 1972-11-01 · 50m

Jonah Man

The RAF Bomber Command men are much less than impressed to discover that they are flying with a bible-hugging 'Jonah' joining their crew...despised as very bad luck.

S1E6 · 1972-11-08 · 50m

One Man's Lancaster

Flight Officer Stanton, a tough and demanding ace, is stretched to his limits as he has to fly his Lancaster back home from a mission without any crew.

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Jack Watling

Robert Urquhart