Series 1 (1972)

Into the Fire
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September 27, 1972 • 50m

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

For Better, for Worse
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October 4, 1972 • 50m

A joint operation with British commandos brings unforeseen complications.

Fog
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October 11, 1972 • 50m

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

Fly There, Walk Back
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October 18, 1972 • 50m

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

Jonah Man
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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 thei...Read more

One Man's Lancaster
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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 miss...Read more

Sitting Ducks
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November 15, 1972 • 50m

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

Our Daffodils Are Better Than Your Daffodils
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December 6, 1972 • 50m

Episode 8 of Series 1 premiered on December 6, 1972

Codename Gomorrah
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December 13, 1972 • 50m

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

Sweets from a Stranger
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January 3, 1973 • 50m

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

Operation Pickpocket
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January 10, 1973 • 50m

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

Nightmare
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January 17, 1973 • 50m

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

In the Face of the Enemy
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January 25, 1973 • 50m

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