History of the RAF

The RAF had aircraft that could escort bombers to targets deep inside Germany and back by the end of World War One, and the Hawker Hunter and F-86 Sabre took the RAF supersonic. Ep3: A Vicious Sting

The RAF had bombers that could fly to Berlin and back by the end of the First World War, but British civilians found themselves under direct attack by Zeppelin airships. Ep4: Strike Hard, Strike Sure

Between the wars the RAF operated elegant flying boats to patrol the far-flung corners of the Empire - the boats flew long missions over the oceans looking for enemy submarines. Ep5: By Air, By Sea

After the war, RAF transports helped keep Berliners alive during the Soviet blockade of the city in 1948/49 as well as flying round-the-clock operations into its airport. Ep6: Supplies From the Skies

We bring the RAF story into the modern era - another aircraft to have extended the RAF's capabilities is the C130 Hercules. Ep7: The Sky's The Limit