1980

S1.E1 ∙ Reluctant Hero

Sat, Apr 26, 1980

Tony Blair, a moonlighting pilot with Redair makes a dramatic exit from a West African country in the midst of a revolution and becomes front page news to the surprise of his employer. But Redair is on the verge of bankruptcy and the husband of a passenger sees an opportunity.

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S1.E2 ∙ Albatross

Sat, May 03, 1980

Burton has effectively bought out Redair and proposes to have Tony, Kim and Mason as Directors as well as himself and his wife. Mason takes it badly and tips off the CAA to the annoyance of Burton who has a special and valuable cargo lined up. Tony's son appears out of the blue after years.

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S1.E3 ∙ Grounded

Sat, May 10, 1980

Burton gets angry about the delay and his shipping deal is beginning to look a bit out of the ordinary. Tony searches for a spare engine and a new pilot. Paul becomes company accountant in the short term. Tony's wife flies in from Rhodesia unexpectedly.

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S1.E4 ∙ A Kind of Cuckoo

Sat, May 17, 1980

Burton's murky past starts to interest his wife and Tony discovers his wife is staying in the UK permanently. The new board of Redair meets for the first time and tempers flare over money for the new engine, the MOD contract and who has control of day to day operations.

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S1.E5 ∙ Let's Make a Killing

Sat, May 24, 1980

Suspicion grows about Burton's big deal and how he is going to make so much money out of shipping electronics equipment. Tony grows closer to Burton's wife. Mason and Blair fly out to Africa on a job and make a discovery.

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S1.E6 ∙ The Thin End

Sat, May 31, 1980

Tony is in an African prison and Mason gets him out. Together they get a deal to offload the suspicious cargo. Mrs Burton finds out shocking information about her husband's past business dealings and Mrs Blair drops a bombshell to Tony about their divorce settlement from years back and what it means in the present.

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S1.E7 ∙ Somebody's Telling Lies

Sat, Jun 07, 1980

Burton's Africa deal has cost him and his cronies a fortune and Redair's board is in rebellion. Tony and Burton's wife get closer and a new venture transporting wildlife from Africa is on the horizon. Tony's wife discusses her future as a company director with Burton.

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S1.E8 ∙ Private Arrangements

Sat, Jun 14, 1980

Redair has a contract shipping Cheetahs out of Africa for a British Lord with a safari park. Blair is offered a fortune in a shady deal to get someone out of the country quietly. Mrs Blair gets elected to the Board and Burton has his first trip to Africa in the Redair Brittania aircraft.

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S1.E9 ∙ Intruders

Sat, Jun 21, 1980

Redair has double booked the aircraft and one is a potentially lucrative new contract. Tony's medical indicates possible concerns and Kim has a new friend. Tony's relationship with Burton's wife reaches a decision point.

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S1.E10 ∙ Feet of Clay

Sat, Jun 28, 1980

Mason's wife thinks he's having an affair after his run in with the intruder. Burton has a plan to exploit Redair's bank balance in a venture buying platinum and someone has been tampering with the Britannia aircraft.

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S1.E11 ∙ Eldorado

Sat, Jul 05, 1980

Burton is warned that he is sailing close to the wind financially and tells Monica his side of the story regarding the mysterious sinking of the Phillips O Lippe. Mason's marriage is still in trouble and Janet's ex-husband visits. Burton spies a chance to make millions out of the Anglo Oil contract.

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S1.E12 ∙ A No Go Item

Sat, Jul 12, 1980

Kim considers her future at Redair and Mason's marriage deteriorates. A cracked window jeopardises the Anglo Oil shipments and contract. Janet and Alan discuss their futures.

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S1.E13 ∙ Emergency

Sat, Jul 19, 1980

Burton has persuaded the Anglo Oil agent to overload the Britannia on its final run to make sure the temporary contract is fulfilled. Kim ponders her future at Redair and Janet's ex husband asks her to marry him again. Burton and his wife assess their relationship and marriage.

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