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Fight Above the Clouds

2 episodes 93%4KCC

A secret stratospheric bomber sparks World War II's highest aerial duel.

Explore the summer 1942 campaign of the German Ju 86R, a high altitude aircraft sent over Britain on nuisance raids and reconnaissance missions beyond normal reach. The series follows Prince Emmanuel Galitzine in a modified Spitfire as he races to intercept it above 40,000 feet, revealing the technology, strategy, and stakes behind a remarkable air battle.

Episode guide

2 episodes
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1Fight Above the Clouds: Part One
Flying at over 40,000 feet, beyond the reach of Allied fighters, the Ju86P aircraft provided Hitler with a steady stream of intelligence. But in the summer of 1942, a plan emerged to send its bigger brother, the Ju86R, on a mission to antagonize Britain.
26 min
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2Fight Above the Clouds: Part Two
September 1942: Luftwaffe bomber pilot Horst Goetz was on a mission to strike Britain from over 40,000 feet. One Royal Air Force officer—flying in a modified Spitfire—was Britain’s last hope to stop the German onslaught.
20 min
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