Storyline

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.

First Aired

1972-09-27
Last Aired

1973-01-25
Creator

Gerry Brown
Genre

Drama, War & Politics
Seasons

1
Episodes

13
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

ITV1

Keywords:

world war ii

Stream and watch Pathfinders

Season 1

1. Into the Fire

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

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

50mins 1972-09-27

2. For Better, for Worse

A joint operation with British commandos brings unforeseen complications.

A joint operation with British commandos brings unforeseen complications.Less

50mins 1972-10-04

3. Fog

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

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

50mins 1972-10-11

4. Fly There, Walk Back

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

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

50mins 1972-10-18

5. Jonah Man

The RAF Bomber Command men are much less than impressed to discover that they are flying with a bible-...More

The 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.Less

50mins 1972-11-01

6. One Man's Lancaster

Flight Officer Stanton, a tough and demanding ace, is stretched to his limits as he has to fly his Lan...More

Flight 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.Less