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Piece of Cake

Season 1 Episode 5: May 1940

As the German invasion intensifies, Hornet squadron is reduced to just four aircraft, having suffered losses from multiple sorties. With their numbers dwindling, Air Commodore Bletchley delivers a grim message: no additional aircraft are available, leaving the remaining pilots to fight on with li...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 September 1939

1. September 1939

Aired: Oct 2, 1988

As World War II begins, a zealous RAF squadron, Hornet, takes pride in their ...

Episode 2 October 1939

2. October 1939

Aired: Oct 9, 1988

The thrill of adventure sparks as Moggy, the squadron's resident bully, becom...

Episode 3 December 1939

3. December 1939

Aired: Oct 16, 1988

Next episode: Hornet Squadron sees action for the first time, taking down a l...

Episode 4 March 1940

4. March 1940

Aired: Oct 23, 1988

As the squadron mourns the loss of Treveylian, a new pilot, Hart's concerns a...

Episode 5 May 1940

5. May 1940

Aired: Oct 30, 1988

As the German invasion intensifies, Hornet squadron is reduced to just four a...

Episode 6 August 1940

6. August 1940

Aired: Nov 6, 1988

As daily Luftwaffe bombing raids ravage England, the surviving pilots of Horn...

Info about Piece of Cake

Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Genres:Drama, War