
Pathfinders
- 1972 – 1973
- Ended
- Drama · War & Politics
- ~50m / ep
- 1 season
- 7.0/10
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.
Latest: Series 1 · 1972
View all seasonsE1. Into the Fire
Sep 27, 1972 · 50m
As the Pathfinder crews train, they are called upon to attack vital U-Boat pens.
E2. For Better, for Worse
Oct 4, 1972 · 50m
A joint operation with British commandos brings unforeseen complications.
E3. Fog
Oct 11, 1972 · 50m
A hazardous, low level mission against a Navy base brings the threat of heavy casualties.
E4. Fly There, Walk Back
Oct 18, 1972 · 50m
After being shot down, a bomber crew desperately tries to evade capture.
E5. Jonah Man
Nov 1, 1972 · 50m
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.
E6. One Man's Lancaster
Nov 8, 1972 · 50m
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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