Strike Force Series

Strike Force: Buccaneer

English | 1 x 55 minutes

Producer: The Onyx Archive Collection.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.



In the Gulf War the Buccaneer proved that it could play a significant offensive role both as a target marker for Tornados and as a bomber in its own right. This was no surprise to the Royal Navy and the RAF who considered that the Buccaneer had been one of the world`s best low-level strike aircraft of the last 30 years. Features rare archive footage and exclusive interviews with the people who designed and flew the plane giving a personal insight into the innovations, the testing and service life of this magnificent aircraft.

Strike Force: Harrier - The Vertical Reality

English | 1 x 65 minutes

Producer: The Onyx Archive Collection.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.



The Worlds best selling combat 'Jump Jet'. This programme salutes the achievements of the Harrier, in peace and war, over land and sea, through test and research, taking this unique aircraft design towards the 21st Century.

Strike Force: MiG-29

English | 1 x 60 minutes

Producer: The Onyx Archive Collection.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.



Interviews with the designers and the pilots, plus an exclusive interview with the man responsible for testing the plane to its limits, Leonid Lobos, chief test pilot of the Confederation of Independent States. The definitive story of one of the Soviet's greatest fighters.

Strike Force: The Story of Sukhoi

English | 1 x 75 minutes

Producer: The Onyx Archive Collection.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.



The complete history of one of the world's most famous strike aircraft. The programme examines closely the development and capabilities of the later Sukhoi aircraft, including the SU-24 Fencer, the SU-25 Frogfoot and the SU-27 Flanker. The programme concludes with an extraordinary aerial ballet performed by two SU-27's, filmed by a third.

Strike Force: Vulcan - The Spirit of Woodford

English | 1 x 55 minutes

Producer: The Onyx Archive Collection.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.



Experience the grace and beauty of this majestic aircraft from its early years to the current 603's re-built at its birthplace - AVRO, Woodford. With interviews with ex-crew members, we explore the Vulcan's pedigree and illustrious career. The Spirit of Woodford is very much alive.

Strike Force: Wellington

English | 1 x 70 minutes

Producer: The Onyx Archive Collection.
Availability: Worldwide, all media.



Produced in co-operation with the Bomber Command Association, this unique programme features rare footage from Vickers, the COI and other archives, including glimpses of the Wellington in combat. We also feature personal recollections from the design team and the brave men who took the aircraft into action.

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