Inside the Spitfire Factory

Season 1

6 episodes · Sep 28, 2020

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  • Episode 1
    S1E1

    Episode 1

    Sep 28, 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 visit.

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  • Episode 2
    S1E2

    Episode 2

    Oct 5, 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.

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  • S1E3

    Episode 3

    Oct 12, 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.

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  • S1E4

    Episode 4

    Oct 19, 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.

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  • S1E5

    Episode 5

    Oct 26, 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.

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  • S1E6

    Episode 6

    Nov 2, 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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