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Every Coastal Command Aircraft Used by the Royal Air Force in wwii

RAF Coastal Command played a decisive yet often overlooked role in the Second World War. Operating far from the front lines, these aircraft protected Britain’s sea lanes, hunted German U-boats, escorted convoys, and attacked enemy shipping throughout the Battle of the Atlantic. In this environment, endurance, reliability, and persistence mattered far more than speed or spectacle.

This documentary presents a complete, historically verified overview of every aircraft operated by RAF Coastal Command during World War II. From early stopgap patrol aircraft pressed into service in 1939, to long-range maritime patrol bombers that closed the Atlantic gap, each aircraft is examined in its operational role and historical context. The focus is on real wartime use rather than individual combat stories.

Aircraft covered include the Avro Anson, Lockheed Hudson and Lockheed Ventura, Bristol Blenheim, Martin Baltimore, Short Sunderland flying boat, Consolidated Catalina, Liberator GR variants of the Consolidated B-24 Liberator, Vickers Wellington coastal conversions, Halifax maritime variants, and strike aircraft such as the Bristol Beaufort, Bristol Beaufighter, and De Havilland Mosquito used by Coastal Command. Naval cooperation and flying boat types such as the Fairey Swordfish, Albacore, Barracuda, Supermarine Walrus, and Sea Otter are also included.

The film also examines limited-use and experimental aircraft, including Fortress anti-submarine trials and Canadian-operated patrol aircraft, showing how RAF Coastal Command adapted whatever was available to meet the demands of maritime warfare. Together, these aircraft formed one of the most diverse air arms of the war.

Rather than focusing on dramatization, this video explains why these aircraft were used, how they were adapted for RAF anti-submarine warfare, and how Coastal Command aircraft shaped the outcome of the naval war. It is intended for viewers who appreciate calm narration, technical accuracy, and structured military history focused on real operational use.

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