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Aims:
- Understand the value of historical artefacts in explaining aspects of the Cold War
- Investigate and explain in depth one piece of Cold War technology
- Communicate the value of historical artefacts with a supported and persuasive argument
Introduction to Duxford
Why film on location at Duxford?
Introduction to the U2 Spy Plane
What was the impact of the U2 Spy plane?
Introduction to the B52 bomber
Inside the B52
Life on board a B52
The pilot cockpit on a B52
Introduction to the Blackbird
The impact of technological advancement during war
What is Polaris?
MAD and the British deterrent
A new generation of aircraft to fight a new type of war
