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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.
Last on
Fri 23 Jun 2017
19:30
麻豆社 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. 聽
Beatrice Shilling was a pioneering engineer whose invention made a major contribution to the war effort. 聽
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 19:30麻豆社 One North West
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