Plane Reclaimers (2020)

Season 1

In an unassuming corner of Wales lies one of the world's busiest yards for aircraft end-of-life services - home to dozens of these retired relics of the sky. With exclusive access to the day-to-day running of this bustling base, this series monitors the work of those who dismantle and breathe new life into these mammoth machines.

Released May 26, 2020 Episode 45 min None+

Genres: Documentary

Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Production Companies: Monster Films

Network: Quest

Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English

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S1E1 - Episode 1

The team members are faced with a tight deadline as they prepare to dismantle a highly anticipated Airbus A319 coming in from Abu Dhabi.

May 26, 2020, midnight

S1E2 - Episode 2

The arrival of a 747 Jumbo Jet has the team members itching to dismantle this giant of the sky. However, they immediately struggle fitting it into the parking bay.

June 2, 2020, midnight

S1E3 - Episode 3

The team's morning banter is interrupted by a retired Airbus A320 arriving from Estonia. Plus, an unusual request comes in from a diving instructor for a highly durable item.

June 9, 2020, midnight

S1E4 - Episode 4

Three airbuses come in from a recently defunct Lithuanian airline. The arrivals mean the team is handed the daunting task of taking off an engine worth up to $6,000,000.

June 16, 2020, midnight

S1E5 - Episode 5

Troublesome Welsh weather hampers the arrival of a Boeing 737 coming in from Scandinavia. The team face a race against time to strip and ship the plane's valuable engines.

June 23, 2020, midnight

S1E6 - Episode 6

The team is caught off-guard when a Boeing 737 flies in early from Amsterdam. Once the lads get going, an apprentice is put under pressure when he works on the expensive engines.

June 30, 2020, midnight

S1E7 - Episode 7

It's a race against the clock as the team has to dismantle a massive airbus in record time, hoping its monster-size machines will be able to break down the plane.

July 7, 2020, midnight

S1E8 - Episode 8

The team are challenged as some seriously heavy metal enters the compound. A giant 747 tests the crew's ability to work together within confined spaces.

July 13, 2020, midnight

S1E9 - Episode 9

The team are in high spirits as they work on deconstructing their 125th plane. However, their good mood is tested when problems arise as they detach an engine.

July 21, 2020, midnight

S1E10 - Episode 10

It’s pouring down with rain as the team wait for an Airbus A321 to land from Turkey. Young apprentice Jack is excited to be marshaling his first airplane in to land.

July 28, 2020, midnight

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45 min/ep

450 min

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