Guy Martin honours the Lancaster bomber crews of World War II, as he tries out several onboard roles including pilot, gunner and bomb aimer. Has he got what it takes to join Bomber Command?
Practical Effects
Real Lancaster flights, zero CGI, pure 1940s engineering.
Direction
Guy nearly vomits in the bomb bay. Authentic television.
Director
James Woodroffe
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Lancaster filmed is one of only two airworthy survivors worldwide—PA474, operated by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight since 1973.
Guy Martin's entire career is built on this paradox: a working-class tinkerer granted access to Britain's most sacred machines because he treats them with irreverent, hands-on affection rather than museum reverence.
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