Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies(2012)
Overview
Series which celebrates an unlikely story of outstanding British aviation achievement at a time of national austerity, the breathtaking planes that were built and the remarkable men who flew them.
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Season 1
2 episodes • 2012
Season 1
2 episodes • 2012
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Military Marvels | Aug 22, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Shape of Things to Come | Aug 29, 2012 | 0.0 |
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