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The North West
Professor Danielle George uncovers the unsung inventors of the north west who changed the world in the areas of defence on air, sea and land.
From steam-powered submarines to magnificent women and their flying machines, from miniature spy photos to World War II-winning ideas. Professor Danielle George goes on a mission of discovery to uncover the unsung inventors of the north west who changed the world when it comes to defence on air, sea and land.
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Fri 23 Jun 2017
19:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One North West
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Beatrice Shilling made a major contribution to the Second World War. Watch the video.
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Miniature spy photography
Duration: 02:37
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Preview: Invented In the North West
Duration: 01:08
Beatrice Shilling: Pioneering engineer's genius
In what was then very much a man's world, a young woman's ingenuity saved many pilots' lives and arguably helped the Allies win World War Two.
Beatrice Shilling was a pioneering engineer whose invention made a major contribution to the war effort. Β
Beatrice Shilling was a pioneering engineer whose invention made a major contribution to the war effort. Β
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Danielle George |
| Executive Producer | Caroline Roberts-Cherry |
| Producer | Helen Tither |
| Director | Helen Tither |
| Production Company | Saffron Cherry TV Production |
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- Fri 23 Jun 2017 19:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One North West
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