

2011–2014 · BBC Two · Ended
Flying enthusiast and broadcaster John Sergeant celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Spitfire with a TV love letter to this most British triumph of design and endeavour. The film follows the story of a Spitfire from birth to retirement and tells the stories of ordinary people with extraordinary tales.
Sunday at 21:30 (Europe/London)
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S01E03 · The Lancaster
2014-07-20
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