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  • 2020-09-28T20:00:00Z on More4
  • 45m
  • 4h 30m (6 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary
A team of dedicated engineers and enthusiasts turn the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire from rusty remains into flying legend.

6 episodes

Series Premiere

2020-09-28T20:00:00Z

1x01 Episode 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 1

  • 2020-09-28T20:00:00Z45m

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.

2020-10-05T20:00:00Z

1x02 Episode 2

1x02 Episode 2

  • 2020-10-05T20:00:00Z45m

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.

2020-10-12T20:00:00Z

1x03 Episode 3

1x03 Episode 3

  • 2020-10-12T20:00:00Z45m

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.

2020-10-19T20:00:00Z

1x04 Episode 4

1x04 Episode 4

  • 2020-10-19T20:00:00Z45m

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.

2020-10-26T21:00:00Z

1x05 Episode 5

1x05 Episode 5

  • 2020-10-26T21:00:00Z45m

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.

2020-11-02T21:00:00Z

1x06 Episode 6

1x06 Episode 6

  • 2020-11-02T21:00:00Z45m

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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