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Inside the Spitfire Factory

Inside the Spitfire Factory (2020)

September. 28,2020

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Inside the Spitfire Factory

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

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Inside the Spitfire Factory

2020

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

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 2020

6 Episode

Episode 1 - Episode 1

September. 28,2020

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 visit.

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Episode 2 - Episode 2

October. 05,2020

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.

Episode 3 - Episode 3

October. 12,2020

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.

Episode 4 - Episode 4

October. 19,2020

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.

Episode 5 - Episode 5

October. 26,2020

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.

Episode 6 - Episode 6

November. 02,2020

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.

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