Cold War, Hot Jets S1E1: Wide Blue Yonder
- Aired: 2013-11-08
- Time: 21:00:00
- Runtime: 60 minutes
Overview
Britain emerged from the Second World War in financial crisis, but one technological innovation provided hope for the future - a world-leading jet aviation industry. During the Cold War, the jet engine became a lucrative export and a powerful piece of military hardware, but selling to the wrong buyer could alter the balance of power.