Pathfinders (TV series)

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Pathfinders (1972–1973) 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 the RAF's heavy bombers.

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.

Cast list[]

• Wing Commander MacPhearson – Robert Urquhart (13 episodes)
• Doc Saxon – Jack Watling (12 episodes)
• The Padre – Julian Orchard (4 episodes)
• Squadron Leader Shanks – Jack May (3 episodes)
• Flight Lieutenant Doug Phillips – Christopher Cazenove (2 episodes)

Episodes[]

External links[]

• Pathfinders at IMDb
• CTVA archive Pathfinders