Cold War, Hot Jets

A tv series looking at the many jet aircrafts of the Cold War era and the rolls they played.

Documentary

Seasons

1. Wide Blue Yonder

Air Date: 2013-11-08

Britain emerged from World War Two in financial crisis, but one technological innovation provided hope for the future: a world leading jet aviation industry. During the Cold War, the jet engine became a lucrative export and a powerful piece of military hardware, but selling to the wrong buyer could alter the balance of power.

2. Darker Skies

Air Date: 2013-11-15

As an `Iron Curtain' fell across Europe, the jet bomber came to define how the Cold War was fought. Able to fly faster, higher and further than ever before, and armed with a devastating new weapon, Britain's V Force became the platform for delivering nuclear Armageddon.

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Rating

0.0/10

Release Date

2013-11-08

Episodes

2 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

James Holland

Self - Presenter

Production Companies

BBC