Flying Across Britain with Arthur Williams
Arthur Williams, a former Royal Marine turned pilot, explores the network of British airfields and gets to know the communities who preserve them. Arthur uncovers a variety of stories, highlighting Britain's historical military might: he flies in WWII's most famous plane, the Spitfire, he lands on water in a seaplane, and goes behind the scenes of a US Air Force base in Britain.
- 2018-2018
- 1 season
- Documentary
Arthur Williams, a former Royal Marine turned pilot, explores the network of British airfields and gets to know the communities who preserve them. Arthur uncovers a variety of stories, highlighting Britain's historical military might: he flies in WWII's most famous plane, the Spitfire, he lands on water in a seaplane, and goes behind the scenes of a US Air Force base in Britain.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Cotswolds and The West Country
Arthur gets into a spin with a female aerobatic champion, attempts a landing on a 'dummy' aircraft carrier, and meets an ex-city trader developing an 'Iron Man' jet-powered suit.
Episode 2
South East England
Arthur negotiates London's busy airspace. He flies over Sheppey and the M25 and takes a Spitfire out for a spin over the Kent countryside.
Episode 3
Scotland
Arthur visits Loch Lomond and explores the complex coastline of Argyll and Bute, including Jura, Kintyre, and a beautiful airfield on the Inner Hebrides.
Episode 4
East Coast
Arthur's final journey sees him fly his vintage Cub across "Bomber Country" - England's East coast, and visits four airfields that played a role in WW2.