Falklands Hero: Bravo November

Released: 2012-03-27

Runtime: 44 minutes

Episode Overview

Mike traces the Bravo's history, from its pivotal role in the Falklands to his battle experience in Afghanistan. How has this Chinook survived 30 years of conflict?

Series Overview

Mike Brewer sets off on a journey of discovery to find out the story of one of the most remarkable aircraft in the British Armed Forces: a Chinook helicopter code named Bravo November. By doing so he examines the invaluable contribution that these helicopters have made to campaigns from the Falklands War onwards. And how Chinooks are now being upgraded to keep them at the cutting edge of British tactical weaponry.