TV ShowReturning Series

Inside the Spitfire Factory

8.0 / 10

2020

1 season

6 episodes

Documentary

A team of dedicated engineers and enthusiasts turn the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire from rusty remains into flying legend.

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Cast

Al Murray

Peter Monk

Alex Monk

1.Episode 1
28-09-202045m
The team get to work on the Spitfire's fuselage to get the 60-year-old parts back into shape. Plus. a WWII veteran who may have a very special connection to the project pays a visi...
2.Episode 2
05-10-202045m
The team get their newly-built fuselage off to the paint shop. Restoration guru Steve gets to work on a long-forgotten cousin of the Spitfire: the Hawker Typhoon.
Ep 3
3.Episode 3
12-10-202045m
The team take on the biggest challenge of the restoration - attaching the wings - and veteran Hurricane pilot Archie McInnes tells his astonishing story of survival.
Ep 4
4.Episode 4
19-10-202045m
With their warbirds due to play a starring role in the Biggin Hill air show, the team get their restorations back to the paint shop for some crucial wing components.
Ep 5
5.Episode 5
26-10-202045m
Factory owner Peter puts the newly-restored Merlin through its paces and pilot Jez explores the little-known history of the Spitfire as a reconnaissance aircraft.
Ep 6
6.Episode 6
02-11-202045m
After two years of hard work, the Spitfire is nearly complete and the team prepares for the maiden flight. Plus, Peter prepares for his next project.

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