Heroes of the Skies

Heroes of the Skies (2012)

EndedDocumentary showWar

Presented by Lord Ashcroft, Heroes of the Skies is an ambitious, ground-breaking programme that tells the stories of some of the most heroic airborne combat missions from history. Using vintage aircraft such as Spitfires fighters and Lancaster bombers, aerial stunt teams and state-of-the-art camera technology, the series brings to life the exploits of the world's greatest military air heroes. The series features realistic mid-air combat sequences, revealing interviews with the last surviving veterans, rare archive footage and cutting-edge CGI to transport viewers back in time to experience the reality of air combat.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 20:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

'Gabby' Gabreski
Season 1Episode 660 min

'Gabby' Gabreski

U.S. Army Air Corps fighter pilot Francis "Gabby" Gabreski becomes America's top flying ace in Europe during World War II.

oct. 25, 2012

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06'Gabby' Gabreskioct. 25, 2012
S01E05Robin Oldsoct. 18, 2012
S01E04The Tuskegee Airmenoct. 11, 2012
S01E03Wingwalkeroct. 4, 2012
S01E02George Beurlingsept. 27, 2012
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Cast

Michael Ashcroft

Michael Ashcroft

plays himself
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Characters

Lord Michael Ashcroft

Lord Michael Ashcroft

played by Michael Ashcroft
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Also known as

  • Air Aces (United States)
  • Air Aces (Canada)

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