Battlefield Mysteries | S1E4 | The Bandits of the Air | Full Documentary

Often penetrating hundreds of miles into enemy territory and executing some of the most daring and successful raids of the entire second world war, the Intruders & their Mosquito aircraft were a brilliant synthesis of man and machine. Returning to the battlefields above Europe, this episode reveals the legend of the Intruders - the incredible airmen the Germans called the Bandits of the Air.
Cast: Norm Christie
Director: Paul Kilback
Licenced from Shadow Pine Studios by 4Digital Media Limited
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[@AnthonyBrown12324]

nice summary of the Mosquito raids . In later part of 1944 Mosquito night fighters and intruders were introduced in much larger numbers and created havoc with the inferior Junkers 88 . Me110 and even the Odd He219 . As the Gernan night fighters were used in daylight they were massacred by the Mustangs ect. too . Pickard made the classic mistake of going round again , probably he was not so experienced in low level daylight raids and was not first choice to lead the Amiens Raid

[@mohammedsaysrashid3587]

It was a wonderful historical coverage video about wooden mosquito bombers designed for Royals Air Force during the WW2

[@YlmazDALKIRANscallion]

Thanks for the documentary.

[@rowbags3017]

A very interesting documentary, but some of the archive footage certainly wouldn't pass an aircraft recognition test.

[@robertshaver4432]

Well done! Two Thumbs up!

[@illusive1805]

The mosquito was a marvel of allied technology at the time! It created nothing but hell for the Germans!!

[@AnthonyBrown12324]

the Tempest was the most effective V1 KILLER

[@neilperry2224]

It wasn't based on any civilian model aeroplane, it was strictly a specific design for a fighter bomber. It followed on from the DeHavilland Hornet, a non surviving previous wooden aeroplane, but was withdrawn from service due to engine issues.

[@cmc2550]

Does anyone double-check the titles before you upload. This is all about the fabulous Mosquito RAF legend. Great documentary though, just nothing to do at all with SCW

[@TheWarChannel]

Hi, thank you for this, yes, we have a checking system but this one slipped through, we've now edited the information

[@imcustomized]

What is that machine in the thumbnail? It's got a black cross on the fuselage, RAF roundels on the wings, a post sight, louvers on the engine cowl, tiny peashooters in the wings, and some kind of rear-facing antennae -- or are those drainage pipes for an air conditioner? Looks like the fighter in the background can't decide whether to guard this thing's tail or open fire. 😆

[@smokeykitty6023]

Won't even get started watching it because I can't find episode 1. Ever heard of a playlist?

[@michaeldean1289]

The International Brigade?

[@jtsnowman66]

Spanish civil war. Well known formations of foreigners who showed up and fought against Franco’s forces.

[@michaeldean1289]

@@jtsnowman66 Sorry mate, I know about the SCW. It’s just that the documentary was about Mosquito bombers, when it was advertised as the International Brigade.

[@jtsnowman66]

@@michaeldean1289 I realise that now after starting to watch it 😂 wow

[@TheWarChannel]

Hi, thank you for this, yes, we have a checking system but this one slipped through, we've now edited the information