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Pathfinders (1972)

50m

Running Time

1
Seasons

13
Episodes

September 27, 1972
Release Date

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Pathfinders (1972)

50m

Running Time

1
Seasons

13
Episodes

September 27, 1972
Release Date

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Plot.

During the second world war, the Pathfinder squadrons of RAF Bomber Command were the elite. All volunteers, their dangerous task was to fly in advance of bombing raids over occupied Europe and Nazi Germany and "light up" the target with flares and incendiaries.

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Cast & Crew.

Jack Watling

Robert Urquhart

Gerry Brown

Creator

Julian Orchard

The Padre

Jack May

Sqn. Ldr. Shanks

Anthony Verner

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Jeremy Bulloch

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Jonathan Sweet

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Donald McDonald

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Sarah Golding

A.C.W. Betty Briggs

Details.

Release Date
September 27, 1972

Status
Ended

Seasons
1

Episodes
13

Running Time
50m

Genres
Drama War & Politics

Last updated: 2025-02-12

This TV Show Is About.

Scripted

world war ii

Wiki.

Pathfinders (1972–1973, aka The Pathfinders) is an ITV drama set in the Second World War, telling the story of the fictitious Royal Air Force 192 Pathfinder squadron. The Pathfinders were specialised RAF squadrons that marked targets for RAF Bomber Command.

The series used radio controlled Avro Lancaster models for the flying scenes. The technical adviser for the series was Group Captain Hamish Mahaddie. The music was by Malcolm Lockyer.