Bomber Boys

Documentary 2005

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As seen on PBS stations comes a new "living history" series reliving the early days of World War II, using a unique blend of living history elements, CGI, first-person interviews and never-before-seen W.W.II footage. This dramatic four-part documentary series "Bomber Boys: The Fighting Lancaster" follows a new generation of "Bomber Boys" as they train to become a Lancaster Bomber crew.

Documentary 2005

TV-PG

EPISODE 1

The Lucky H

7 descendants of World War Two flight crews ready to test themselves against the original training regime of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.

46 min · Jan 18, 2005 TV-PG
EPISODE 2

Baker Flight

In episode two, we follow the trials of Baker Flight as they struggle to adapt to the discipline of military life.

46 min · Jan 18, 2005 TV-PG
EPISODE 3

Combat

Baker Flight recruits begin training in a Tiger Moth. After the flight, the crew are ordered to prepare their barracks for a surprise visit VIP inspection from the original Lucky H crew.

46 min · Jan 18, 2005 TV-PG
EPISODE 4

Reunion

Both generations of "bomber Boys" experience the rare opportunity to fly in one of the world's only operating Lancasters.

46 min · Jan 18, 2005 TV-PG

About

Bomber Boys

DOCUMENTARY

As seen on PBS stations comes a new "living history" series reliving the early days of World War II, using a unique blend of living history elements, CGI, first-person interviews and never-before-seen W.W.II footage. This dramatic four-part documentary series "Bomber Boys: The Fighting Lancaster" follows a new generation of "Bomber Boys" as they train to become a Lancaster Bomber crew.

Information

Released: 2005
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Audio: English (United States)