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Piece of Cake

Brave pilots and their unbreakable bonds are showcased in this show, highlighting the heroic deeds of RAF Hornet Squadron during the early years of World War II.

The RAF Hornet Squadron pilots, stationed in France at the start of World War II, initially faced limited combat despite their skills. They spent their time performing daring aerial stunts and socializing with local women, but their calm before the storm was short-lived. The "phony war" ended in April 1940, and the pilots soon found themselves in the midst of the intense Battle of Britain. By September, only a handful of the original pilots remained, having earned success but never sought recognition for their heroism.

Episodes:

Episode 1 September 1939

1. September 1939

Aired: Oct 2, 1988

A British RAF squadron, renowned for their exceptional flying skills, is thro...

Episode 2 October 1939

2. October 1939

Aired: Oct 9, 1988

A sense of adventure sweeps through the squadron as Moggy, the resident bully...

Episode 3 December 1939

3. December 1939

Aired: Oct 16, 1988

The Hornet Squadron makes its mark in battle by taking down a lone German bom...

Episode 4 March 1940

4. March 1940

Aired: Oct 23, 1988

The squadron struggles to cope with the aftermath of Treveylian's death, as t...

Episode 5 May 1940

5. May 1940

Aired: Oct 30, 1988

The Hornet squadron faces a devastating blow as the German invasion intensifi...

Episode 6 August 1940

6. August 1940

Aired: Nov 6, 1988

The next episode of the series will feature the pilots of Hornet Squadron fig...

Info about Piece of Cake

Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Genres:Drama, War