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RAF 100: Into the Blue

Sophie Raworth's grandfather was one of the first pilots in the newly-formed RAF. Sophie finds out what life was really like for those pioneers in the skies.

As the RAF celebrates the centenary of its formation, Sophie Raworth follows the story of her grandfather, a pilot in the RAF's predecessor, The Royal Flying Corps. Using clues among his possessions, Sophie pieces together his experiences and those of other young men who fought and died above the battlefields of France and Belgium. Part of BBC News's 2018 Highlights season.

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 31 Dec 201805:30GMT
BBC News UK & UK HD only

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PresenterSophie Raworth
ProducerDuncan Knowles
DirectorRobert Hall

Broadcasts

  • Fri 6 Jul 201820:30GMT
    BBC News UK & UK HD only
  • Sat 7 Jul 201812:30GMT
    BBC News UK & UK HD only
  • Sat 7 Jul 201819:30GMT
    BBC News UK & UK HD only
  • Sat 7 Jul 201823:30GMT
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  • Sun 8 Jul 201809:30GMT
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  • Sun 15 Jul 201812:25GMT
    BBC Two
  • Fri 28 Dec 201805:30GMT
    BBC News UK & UK HD only
  • Mon 31 Dec 201805:30GMT
    BBC News UK & UK HD only