Fighter Pilot

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  • United Kingdom
  • Documentary
Following the pilots of Naval Strike Wing and IV Squadron RAF, during their operations in Afghanistan providing close air support for troops on the ground. With in-cockpit footage

6 episodes

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 1

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Series following fighter pilots from RAF Cottesmore in action over war-torn Afghanistan. At IV Squadron in Kandahar, engineers must deal with a Harrier returning with a live bomb still attached to the aircraft. Meanwhile, their colleagues from Naval strike wing prepare for their imminent deployment to Afghanistan.

1x02 Episode 2

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1x03 Episode 3

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1x04 Episode 4

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Hoggy becomes re-acquainted with Kandahar airbase as naval strike wing arrives for their four-month deployment. At RAF Cottesmore, pilots and ground crew take part in survival and weapons training.

1x05 Episode 5

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Hoggy and his wingman prepare for a mission over Afghanistan but there is a problem with one of the Harriers. And troops at the base get a chance to visit a local market.

1x06 Episode 6

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The airbase comes under rocket attack from the Taliban, and IV Squadron spend time training in a Harrier simulator as they prepare to go back to Afghanistan.

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