Episodes
Episode 1
Hercules
John Nichol hosts this series featuring aircraft that evoke powerful memories and strong emotions among aviators and the public alike. He starts with the Hercules.
Episode 2
Lightning
Against the spectacular background of Cape Town, John Nichol takes a supersonic flight in the most powerful fighter aircraft Britain has ever built.
Episode 3
Super Fortress
John Nichol joins this beautifully preserved aircraft in Texas to retrace a momentous flight and chats to aircrew who flew the B29 in combat.
Episode 4
Dakota
RAF Gulf War hero John Nichol returns to the cockpit to profile iconic aircraft from the history of aviation. In this episode he looks at the Dakota.
Episode 5
MiG
On an unprecedented visit to the Russian Air Force's test pilot school near Moscow, John Nichol takes a flight in this immensely powerful aircraft.
Episode 6
F-18
John Nichol undertakes combat training at Lemoore, the world-renowned Top Gun facility.
