Episodes

1: Reluctant Hero

Apr 27, 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 a passenger's husband sees an opportunity.

2: Albatross

May 4, 1980

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

3: Grounded

May 11, 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 short term company accountant. Tony's wife Janet unexpectedly flies in from Rhodesia.

4: A Kind of Cuckoo

May 18, 1980

Burton's murky past starts to interest Monica while Tony discovers that Janet 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.

5: Let's Make a Killing

May 25, 1980

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

6: The Thin End

Jun 1, 1980

Tony is in an African prison and Ray gets him out. Together, they broker a deal to offload the suspicious cargo. Monica uncovers shocking information about her husband's past business dealings; Janet drops a bombshell to Tony about their divorce settlement from years back and what it means in the present.

7: Somebody's Telling Lies

Jun 8, 1980

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

8: Private Arrangements

Jun 15, 1980

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

9: Intruders

Jun 22, 1980

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

10: Feet of Clay

Jun 29, 1980

Ray'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.

11: Eldorado

Jul 6, 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. Ray's marriage is still in trouble and Janet's ex-husband Alan visits. Burton spies a chance to make millions out of the Anglo Oil contract.

12: A No Go Item

Jul 13, 1980

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

13: Emergency

Jul 20, 1980

Burton has persuaded Anglo Oil to overload the Britannia on its final run to ensure the fulfillment of the temporary contract. Kim ponders her future at Redair while Alan asks Janet to marry him again. Burton and Monica assess their relationship.

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