Watch Skies Above Britain starting 17 August on BBC2 at 9pm!

Skies Above Britain is a five part series on BBC2 starting Wednesday August 17th at 9PM exploring the stories of the different pilots and people who populate the six thousand planes that soar over Britain each day. From supersonic fighter jets, to one hundred and fifty-ton freight planes, vintage aerobatic display planes, the latest commercial jets, hot air balloons and drones the series follows pilot’s personal stories – and their unique birds eye perspective – and explores how this aerial ballet is meticulously choreographed by air traffic services controllers at NATS. 

Click on this link to see a short clip of the programme to whet your appetite – it looks like must-see viewing!!!