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First Flights with Kate Broug

S1 E1- The Missing Airmen of WWII

7.5

2024

1 Seasons

During World War II, approximately 6000 aircraft met their demise on Dutch soil, leaving behind both the wreckage and the airmen who perished with them, some of whom were never recovered. In this episode, Kate Broug embarks on a journey through the lens of aviation in her home country, The Netherlands.

Seasons

Season 16

Episodes

1. The Missing Airmen of WWII

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2. The Aircraft Graveyard

10m

Join Kate Broug as she explores a unique aviation graveyard filled with over 2,000 retired aircraft, waiting to be recycled. Hidden deep in the forest and overgrown by bush, these airplanes tell the untold stories of general aviation history. Meet Clinton McJenkin from BAS Part Sales, who shares how his team salvages valuable aircraft parts, helping aviation enthusiasts and collectors keep these historic planes alive. This is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the aircraft recycling process and what happens to planes after their final flight. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind journey through aviation salvage and aircraft restoration

First Flights with Kate Broug

Seasons

Episodes

1. The Missing Airmen of WWII

2. The Aircraft Graveyard

3. The Loch Ness of Aviation

4. Jumping From Space

5. Iceland’s Ghosts of Aviation

6. More Than a Toy — The Paper Airplane Guy