Pathfinders

Pathfinders

1972 · Drama, War & Politics · 1 Season · 13 Episodes · 7.0

During the second world war, the Pathfinder squadrons of RAF Bomber Command were the elite. All volunteers, their dangerous task was to fly in advance of bombing raids over occupied Europe and Nazi Germany and "light up" the target with flares and incendiaries.

Episodes

E11. Into the Fire50m · 1972-09-27As the Pathfinder crews train, they are called upon to attack vital U-Boat pens.E22. For Better, for Worse50m · 1972-10-04A joint operation with British commandos brings unforeseen complications.E33. Fog50m · 1972-10-11A hazardous, low level mission against a Navy base brings the threat of heavy casualties.E44. Fly There, Walk Back50m · 1972-10-18After being shot down, a bomber crew desperately tries to evade capture.E55. Jonah Man50m · 1972-11-01The RAF Bomber Command men are much less than impressed to discover that they are flying with a bible-hugging 'Jonah' joining their crew...despised as very bad luck.E66. One Man's Lancaster50m · 1972-11-08Flight Officer Stanton, a tough and demanding ace, is stretched to his limits as he has to fly his Lancaster back home from a mission without any crew.E77. Sitting Ducks50m · 1972-11-15Two spies are dropped into enemy occupied Netherlands, to prepare for a bombing raid on German radar sites.E88. Our Daffodils Are Better Than Your Daffodils50m · 1972-12-06 E99. Codename Gomorrah50m · 1972-12-13Bad weather makes bombing raids on Germany impossible. Scientists are under pressure to come up with a navigational aid.E1010. Sweets from a Stranger50m · 1973-01-03A small boy assists the crew of a Lancaster bomber in their attempts to delay the devastating German fighters.E1111. Operation Pickpocket50m · 1973-01-10A Lancaster crashes in the heart of Nazi Germany - with top secret technology on board.E1212. Nightmare50m · 1973-01-17A badly damaged Lancaster limps back to base - with a live bomb jammed in its bomb bay.E1313. In the Face of the Enemy50m · 1973-01-25The son of a famous RAF Air Marshall refuse to fly Pathfinder missions, prompting accusations of cowardice.

Cast

Robert Urquhart

Robert Urquhart