Synopsis
Within ten years of the Gloster Meteor's maiden flight, Britain's first supersonic fighter jet made its maiden flight: the English Electric Lightning. In other air forces, the fighter jet underwent a gradual evolution, but the RAF immediately made a giant leap to a design that achieved Mach 2. Later, the British aircraft industry amazed the world again with the Harrier, the first operational fighter jet that could take off and land upright, providing vital services to the troops on the ground. This program explores the development of some of the most controversial fighter jet designs in British history: the Vampire, the Hunter, the Lightning and the Buccaneer. Of course, more recent successes such as the Jaguar, the Harrier and the Tornado are also discussed in detail, and the future is aptly depicted with an introduction to the brand new Eurofighter Typhoon.
Movie Information
- Director
- Bruce Vigar
- Release Year
- 2006
- Runtime
- 54 minutes
- Language
- EN
- Status
- Released
Ready to watch Great British Jets?
Pick a streaming source and press play — free, HD, no signup.
▶ Watch Great British Jets FreeYou May Also Like
More from Bruce Vigar
Trending Now
Popular This Week
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Great British Jets online for free?
You can watch Great British Jets (2006) online for free in HD on FreeFlix. No signup or subscription is required — just open this page and click play.
Is Great British Jets available in HD?
Yes. FreeFlix offers Great British Jets in full HD with multiple mirror sources, so if one source is slow you can switch in one click.
What is Great British Jets about?
Within ten years of the Gloster Meteor's maiden flight, Britain's first supersonic fighter jet made its maiden flight: the English Electric Lightning. In other air forces, the fighter jet underwent a gradual evolution, but the RAF immediately made a giant leap to a design that achieved Mach 2. Later, the British aircraft industry amazed the world again with the Harrier, the first operational fighter jet that could take off and land upright, providing vital services to the troops on the ground. This program explores the development of some of the most controversial fighter jet designs in British history: the Vampire, the Hunter, the Lightning and the Buccaneer. Of course, more recent successes such as the Jaguar, the Harrier and the Tornado are also discussed in detail, and the future is aptly depicted with an introduction to the brand new Eurofighter Typhoon.
Do I need to register or pay?
No. FreeFlix is completely free, with no registration, account, credit card, or hidden charges.