Series 1

(1972)
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Episodes 13

1 Into the Fire

September 27, 1972

50m

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

2 For Better, for Worse

October 4, 1972

50m

A joint operation with British commandos brings unforeseen complications.

3 Fog

October 11, 1972

50m

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

4 Fly There, Walk Back

October 18, 1972

50m

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

5 Jonah Man

November 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.

6 One Man's Lancaster

November 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.

7 Sitting Ducks

November 15, 1972

50m

Two spies are dropped into enemy occupied Netherlands, to prepare for a bombing raid on German radar sites.

8 Our Daffodils Are Better Than Your Daffodils

December 6, 1972

50m

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9 Codename Gomorrah

December 13, 1972

50m

Bad weather makes bombing raids on Germany impossible. Scientists are under pressure to come up with a navigational aid.

10 Sweets from a Stranger

January 3, 1973

50m

A small boy assists the crew of a Lancaster bomber in their attempts to delay the devastating German fighters.

11 Operation Pickpocket

January 10, 1973

50m

A Lancaster crashes in the heart of Nazi Germany - with top secret technology on board.

12 Nightmare

January 17, 1973

50m

A badly damaged Lancaster limps back to base - with a live bomb jammed in its bomb bay.

13 In the Face of the Enemy

January 25, 1973

50m

The son of a famous RAF Air Marshall refuse to fly Pathfinder missions, prompting accusations of cowardice.

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